Definition

A piece of land that is grassy and often used for growing plants or grazing animals.

Example

The cows grazed peacefully in the meadowland during the warm summer days.

Conversation

I love walking through the meadowland near my house.

That sounds so peaceful! I wish I had a place like that close by.

You should come with me next time; it’s beautiful this time of year.

I’d love to! A day in the meadowland sounds perfect.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Meadowland → It is formed from "meadow" (from Old English *mædwe*, meaning a tract of grassland) and "land" (from Old English *land*, meaning ground or soil). The word "meadowland" refers to land that is specifically characterized by grassy fields or meadows.

Memory Tip

Picture a grassy field ('meadow') that is a type of 'land' — this helps you remember that 'meadowland' is land covered with meadows.

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