meadow

noun

mead·​ow ˈme-(ˌ)dō 

often attributive

: land that is covered or mostly covered with grass

wildflowers blooming in the meadow

especially : a tract of moist low-lying usually level grassland

meadowy

ˈme-də-wē 

adjective

Examples of meadow in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Stone Mountain Loop Trail takes you on a moderately challenging journey past cascading waterfalls, scenic meadows and the park’s iconic granite dome. —Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 6 Jan. 2025

Helmed by renowned chef Jean Sulpice, Pere Bice uses the bounty of the lake and its surrounding mountains and meadows to create a menu that employs local meats and produce, along with wild herbs, flowers, and plants. —Michael Venutolo-Mantovani, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Dec. 2024

This winter, Cog Railway trains terminate at the alpine meadow marvel that is Waumbek Station. —Perri Ormont Blumberg Fox News, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024

The brothers were enjoying the snow in some meadows in Logan Canyon. —Bita Ryan, NBC News, 26 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English medwe, medowe "grassland kept for hay, pasture field," going back to Old English mǣdwe, oblique singular case form of mǣd, going back to West Germanic *mēdwō- (whence also Old Frisian mēde "pasture, meadow," Middle Dutch māde, mēde), noun derivative from the verbal base *mē- "reap, mow" — more at mow entry 2

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing meadow

• meadow beauty
• meadow fescue
• meadow grass
• meadow mushroom
• meadow nematode
• meadow rue
• meadow saffron
• meadow spittlebug
• meadow vole
• water meadow

Kids Definition

meadow

noun

mead·​ow ˈmed-ō 

: an area of moist low usually level grassland