pasture

[ˈpæstʃər]

pasture Definition

land covered with grass and other low plants suitable for grazing animals, especially cattle or sheep.

Using pasture: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pasture" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The cows were grazing in the pasture.

  • Example

    The farmer had to rotate his animals between pastures to keep them healthy.

  • Example

    The horses were turned out to pasture for the summer.

  • Example

    The land was too rocky to be used as a pasture.

pasture Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for pasture

Phrases with pasture

  • to retire someone, especially an older person, from their job or position

    Example

    After working for the company for 40 years, he was finally put out to pasture.

  • a place or situation that is ideal for growth or development

    Example

    After years of struggling, she finally found herself in a green pasture where she could thrive.

  • pasture-raised

    referring to animals that are raised on pasture rather than in confinement

    Example

    The restaurant only serves pasture-raised meat and poultry.

Origins of pasture

from Old French 'pasturage', from Latin 'pastura', meaning 'grazing'

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Summary: pasture in Brief

The term 'pasture' [ˈpæstʃər] refers to land covered with grass and other low plants suitable for grazing animals, such as cattle or sheep. It can also be used in phrases like 'put out to pasture,' meaning to retire someone, and 'green pasture,' referring to an ideal place or situation for growth.

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