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meadow

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈmɛˌdoʊ// UK //mˈɛdəʊ// mead·ow

n. a field of grass, often with wild flowers growing in it. It is usually a flat area of land that is not used for growing crops or building houses.

n. an area of grassland, often used for hay or as pasture for livestock. Frequently associated with uncultivated land rich in wildflowers.


SIMPLE

The cows are grazing in the green meadow.

CONTEXTUAL

We spent the afternoon walking through a sunny meadow filled with yellow buttercups and tall grass.

COMPLEX

The valley opens up into a vast alpine meadow, where the melting snow provides enough moisture for a spectacular display of spring flora.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly used in literary or descriptive contexts to evoke a sense of natural peace.

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