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Definition of meadow

meadow

/ˈmɛd.oʊ/
mead · ow
Plural:meadows
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• noun

1

A tract of grassland, especially one used for growing hay or serving as pasture for grazing animals.

Example

"The sheep grazed peacefully on the clover and tall grasses in the lush green meadow."

2

An open habitat or ecological community characterized by non-woody vegetation such as grasses and wildflowers, supporting diverse local insects and wildlife.

Example

"Ecological restoration of the alpine meadow has successfully brought back several endangered species of butterflies."

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• Rhymes for meadow

• Nearby Words

mclean
mcway
mead
meadow
meadow rue
meadow saffron
meadowlark

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'mǣdwe', the oblique case of 'mǣd' (mead), originally referring to a field kept for mowing to produce hay, derived from the Proto-Germanic root '*mǣdwō'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Meadow. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/meadow
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