meadow
A meadow is a field covered with grass and often wildflowers. It is a natural area where grass is allowed to grow freely, often used for animals to graze or for people to enjoy nature.
Examples
3 of 5The children are playing in the green meadow.
The kids are having fun in the grassy field.
The local government has designated the area as a protected meadow.
The city leaders made the grass field a safe place for nature.
Let's go for a walk in the meadow behind the house.
Let's walk in the grass field at the back of the house.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Meadow' as a place for 'Me' to go 'Down' and rest in the grass.
Quick Quiz
The cows like to eat the fresh grass in the ____.
Correct!
The correct answer is: meadow
Examples
The children are playing in the green meadow.
everydayThe kids are having fun in the grassy field.
The local government has designated the area as a protected meadow.
formalThe city leaders made the grass field a safe place for nature.
Let's go for a walk in the meadow behind the house.
informalLet's walk in the grass field at the back of the house.
Biodiversity in the alpine meadow is affected by climate change.
academicThe many types of plants in the mountain field are changing because of the weather.
Our luxury resort features private views of the wildflower meadow.
businessOur expensive hotel shows customers a private view of the flower field.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
water meadow
a field near a river that is often flooded
alpine meadow
a grassy area in high mountains
meadow pipit
a type of small bird found in fields
Often Confused With
A field can be for sports or farming (like corn), while a meadow is specifically for grass and flowers.
Usage Notes
Use 'meadow' when you want to describe a peaceful, natural area with grass. It sounds more poetic or natural than just saying 'field'.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes use 'meadow' for a football field; you should use 'pitch' or 'field' for sports.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Meadow' as a place for 'Me' to go 'Down' and rest in the grass.
Word Origin
From the Old English word 'mædwe', which means a piece of grassland.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In English culture and literature, meadows are often used to represent the beauty and peace of the countryside.
Quick Quiz
The cows like to eat the fresh grass in the ____.
Correct!
The correct answer is: meadow
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a
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