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Definition of meadow

meadow

/ˈmɛd.oʊ/
mead · ow
Plural:meadows
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meadow Lexical Profile

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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

mdma
me
mead
meadow
meadow rue
meadow saffron
meadowland

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'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Meadow. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/meadow
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