meadow

Everyday

A meadow is a field of grass and wild flowers, often used for hay or grazing animals. tree →

In the lessons

In science and nature lessons, meadows are habitats full of flowers, bees, butterflies, grasshoppers and field mice; wildflower meadows help pollinators. In stories and poems meadows are peaceful places for picnics and playing. Phrases: «a wildflower meadow», «a water meadow», «across the meadow», «meadow flowers».

Examples

• We had a picnic in the meadow. tree →
• The meadow was full of buttercups and daisies. tree →
• Bees buzzed over the wildflower meadow. tree →
• Cows were grazing in the meadow. tree →
• The path went across the meadow to the river. tree →
• Our school planted a small meadow for insects. tree →
• Butterflies love sunny meadows. tree →
• The farmer cuts the meadow for hay in summer. tree →
• Moorland and meadow are covered with ice and snow. tree →

Note

Countable: meadows. Pronounced MED-oh. A meadow is mostly grass and flowers, not crops; a «field» can be for crops or animals. Safety: tall meadow grass can hide ticks — check your skin after walking through it.

In Jewish tradition

Zephaniah says the sea coast will become pastures for shepherds. The Psalm uses the meadows to show God's care for the land. In the primary lessons: In science and nature lessons, meadows are habitats full of flowers, bees, butterflies, grasshoppers and field mice; wildflower meadows help pollinators. In stories and poems meadows are peaceful places for picnics and playing. Phrases: «a wildflower meadow», «a water meadow», «across the meadow», «meadow flowers».

Examples

• And the sea-coast shall be pastures, even meadows for shepherds, and folds for flocks. (Prophets ZEP.2.6, JPS 1917) tree →
• The meadows are clothed with flocks; the valleys also are covered over with corn; they shout for joy, yea, they sing. (Writings PSA.65.14, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Countable: meadows. Pronounced MED-oh. A meadow is mostly grass and flowers, not crops; a «field» can be for crops or animals. Safety: tall meadow grass can hide ticks — check your skin after walking through it.