Definition

Land that is covered with grass or plants where animals can graze.

Example

The farmer took his cattle to the pasturage to feed on the fresh grass.

Conversation

I saw some beautiful pasturage while driving through the countryside yesterday.

Oh really? That sounds nice, I love seeing green fields.

Yeah, it looked perfect for grazing animals.

Definitely! Good pasturage is so important for farmers.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pasturage is formed from "pasture" (from Old French *pastur*, meaning a feeding ground for animals) and "-age" (a suffix indicating a process or result). The word refers to the act or process of providing land for grazing animals.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'feeding ground' ('pasture') where animals graze, and the '-age' indicates the process of that grazing.

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