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pasture

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of pasture

open land over which livestock may roam and feed

  • horses grazing in a fenced pasture
Synonyms of pasture

lea (or ley), pasturage, range
Words Related to pasture

ranch, station

feedlot, stockyard, yard

grassland, pampas, prairie, savanna (also savannah), steppe

pasture

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of pasture

to feed on grass or herbs

  • pasturing sheep on town lands was actually a cheaper alternative to mowing
Synonyms of pasture

browse, forage, graze, rustle
Words Related to pasture

eat, feed, nibble

range, stock

overgraze

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  1. Dictionary: Definition of pasture Spanish Central: Translation of pasture Nglish: Translation of pasture for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of pasture for Arabic speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about pasture

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