Synonyms of pastures

pastures 1 of 2

noun

plural of pasture

as in ranches

open land over which livestock may roam and feed

horses grazing in a fenced pasture

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ranches
• yards
• prairies
• leas
• grasslands
• ranges
• steppes
• pampas
• pasturages
• savannas
• feedlots
• stations
• stockyards

pastures

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verb

present tense third-person singular of pasture

as in grazes

to feed on grass or herbs

pasturing sheep on town lands was actually a cheaper alternative to mowing

Synonyms & Similar Words

• grazes
• forages
• rustles
• browses
• feeds
• eats
• stocks
• nibbles
• ranges
• overgrazes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pastures

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

In Brazil, both the Amazon rainforest and the vast grassland known as the Cerrado have been rapidly transformed through clearing and logging operations into pastures and cropland. — Literary Hub, 23 July 2026

From the villa’s lofty vantage point, views tumble down over fincas, coffee fields, cattle pastures and the cascading waters of El Encanto waterfall, before dropping away to meet the distant glimmer of the ocean. — Donna Hardie-Scott, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Willmore and Zettle rode out into the pastures, Cookie between them in the utility vehicle and Bandit tromping along in the tall grass. — Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026

Properties listed range from pastures for rent to a few dozen acres of unplanted land for sale to larger plots with orchards for sale. — Lizzie Kane july 18, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026

Tour du Mont Blanc across three countries Circling the highest peak in the Alps, the Tour du Mont Blanc crosses France, Italy and Switzerland, delivering high pastures, jagged glaciers and comfortable lodgings at the end of each day. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026

At the farms, the ranches, the pastures, Cal seldom got out of the truck. — Emily Ruskovich, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026