pasture
12 synonyms and 0 antonyms for pasture, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Land covered in grass used for grazing livestock.
Synonyms
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Less common
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How to use pasture
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Etymology
From Latin pastura, related to pascere, "to feed" or "to graze."
Full origin of pasture →Frequently asked questions
What does “pasture” mean?
The word “pasture” means land covered in grass used for grazing livestock. In plain terms, a grassy field for grazing animals, or the act of putting animals out to graze there.
How do you pronounce “pasture”?
“Pasture” is pronounced PAHST-shuh (/ˈpæst͡ʃəɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “pasture” in a sentence?
Here is “pasture” used in a sentence: “The cows were let out into the pasture after milking.”
What part of speech is “pasture”?
Depending on how it is used, “pasture” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “pasture” come from?
The word “pasture” comes from Latin. From Latin pastura, related to pascere, "to feed" or "to graze.".
Is “pasture” a common word?
“Pasture” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “pasture” have?
“Pasture” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: land covered in grass used for grazing livestock.