pasture

//ˈpæs.tʃər//
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Visual representation of pasture

Noun

pastureSingular
pasturesPlural
1

An area of land covered with grass or other plants suitable for grazing animals such as cattle, sheep, or horses.

The cows were grazing peacefully in the pasture.

2

The grass or other vegetation eaten by grazing animals.

The cows are eating fresh pasture in the field.

Verb

pastureInfinitive
pasturePresent tense
pasturedPast tense
pasturedPast participle
pasturingPresent participle
pasturesThird-person singular
1

To put livestock out to graze in a field or area of land.

The farmer pastures his cattle in the meadow every summer.

2

(Of animals) to graze on grass or vegetation in a field.

The sheep pasture in the meadow every morning.

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