pasture — land covered with grass and other low plants suitable for grazing animals
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: land covered with grass and other low plants suitable for grazing animals
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpæstʃər/
Example Sentences
- The Instagram-famous cow became a social media influencer after posting selfies in the pasture.
- After 40 years of teaching, Mr. Johnson was finally put out to pasture with a gold watch.
- The sheep held a meeting to complain about the Wi-Fi signal in their pasture.
pasture
NOUN[/ˈpæstʃər/]
land covered with grass and other low plants suitable for grazing animals
Animals grazing in green pasture
"Pass through!" the rancher called as the sheep entered the beautiful pasture through the open gate.
The pasture became greener as nature offered every creature a peaceful place to graze.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'pasture' meaning 'feeding or grazing,' derived from Latin 'pastura' (feeding, grazing), which comes from 'pascere' meaning 'to feed or graze.'
Breakdown
Latin 'pascere' (to feed/graze) + '-ure' (noun suffix indicating action or result) = pasture (land for grazing)
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📝Examples
“The Instagram-famous cow became a social media influencer after posting selfies in the pasture.”
“After 40 years of teaching, Mr. Johnson was finally put out to pasture with a gold watch.”
“The sheep held a meeting to complain about the Wi-Fi signal in their pasture.”
“The rich pasture provides excellent nutrition for the livestock.”
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