Meadow
ˈmedoʊ
Definitions
A piece of grassland, especially one used for hay or for pasture.
ˈmedoʊ
A field covered with grass, often used for grazing or growing hay.
The children ran through the meadow, laughing as they chased butterflies.
💡 Simply: A meadow is like a big, grassy backyard where animals might eat or where you can play in the flowers. Think of a place where you can run and see lots of green!
👶 For kids: A meadow is a grassy field where you can run and play!
More Examples
We spread a blanket in the meadow and had a picnic.
The artist painted a beautiful picture of the meadow bathed in sunlight.
How It's Used
"The wildflowers bloomed beautifully in the meadow."
"The farmer let his cows graze in the meadow."
Idioms & expressions
in the meadow
Located within a meadow, often describing a specific activity or setting.
"They set up their tent in the meadow."
From Middle English *mede*, from Old English *mæd*, *mǣdwe* ("meadow"), from Proto-Germanic *mēdō* ("meadow"), from Proto-Indo-European *mā-* ("to mow, cut grass"). Related to German *Matte*.
The word 'meadow' has been used since Old English times, originally referring to a mowed field.
Memory tip
Imagine a 'med'icine-like field ('o') where plants grow freely.
Word Origin
"a mowed field"