pasturages

noun

plural of pasturage
as in pastures
open land over which livestock may roam and feed put the cows out on the back pasturage

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  1. pastures
  2. yards
Noun
  • When his bees aren't busy pollinating crops, Bradshaw rents pastures from local farmers, particularly cattle ranchers, to host his hives while the bees rest and build up their food stores for winter.
    — Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 25 July 2026
  • The fest plays out on the pastures of the Mannix Family ranch in Helmville every June, and focuses on regenerative agriculture, food, music, and Western heritage.
    — Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2026
Definition of pastures
Noun
  • The 10 men, all Venice natives, will come to people's homes or businesses and get encampments or people living on sidewalks, doorsteps and yards to leave.
    — Laurie Perez, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • Samuel with Washington in 2025 caught 72 passes for 727 yards and scored six total touchdowns, and never signed an extension after his contract ran out.
    — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
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