Meadow

Pronunciation: /ˈmɛdoʊ/

Definitions of meadow

noun a piece of grassland, especially one used for hay

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a beautiful meadow filled with colorful flowers.

A2 The children played in the meadow all afternoon.

B1 The meadow stretched out as far as the eye could see, with tall grass swaying in the breeze.

B2 The meadow was a peaceful place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city.

C1 The meadow was a haven for wildlife, with birds chirping and rabbits hopping about.

C2 The meadow was a picturesque setting for a romantic picnic under the clear blue sky.

Examples of meadow in a Sentence

formal The cattle grazed peacefully in the meadow.

informal Let's have a picnic in the meadow.

slang I love chilling in the meadow with my friends.

figurative Her mind was a vast meadow of creative ideas.

Grammatical Forms of meadow

• past tense: meadowed
• plural: meadows
• comparative: more meadowy
• superlative: most meadowy
• present tense: meadows
• future tense: will meadow
• perfect tense: have meadowed
• continuous tense: is meadowing
• singular: meadow
• positive degree: meadow
• infinitive: to meadow
• gerund: meadowing
• participle: meadowed

Origin and Evolution of meadow

First Known Use: 1000 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'meadow' originated from the Old English word 'mǣdwe', which was derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'mēdwō'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'meadow' has retained its basic meaning of a piece of grassland, but its usage has expanded to include various types of grassy areas, such as pastures and prairies.