Definition

An area of land covered with grass and other low plants suitable for grazing animals, especially livestock.

Example

The cows grazed peacefully in the lush pastural fields.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a pastural landscape in real life?

Yes, I visited one during a trip to the countryside last summer.

It must have been beautiful to see all that green grass.

Absolutely! The pastural setting was so peaceful and calming.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pastural → It is formed from "pastor" (from Latin *pastor*, meaning shepherd) and "-al" (meaning relating to). The word "pastural" refers to something that is related to or characteristic of shepherds or pastures.

Memory Tip

Think of a shepherd ('pastor') and remember that 'pastural' relates to things connected with shepherding or pastures.

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