pasture

Meanings

• noun

  An area of land used for grazing animals, particularly cattle and sheep.

  - "The farmer lets his cows out to pasture in the morning."
  - "The pasture was rich in grasses and clover, perfect for dairy farming."

• verb

  To allow (livestock) to graze on land.

  - "The sheep are pastured in the rolling hills during the summer."
  - "The farmer pastures his cattle in the winter to conserve hay."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpæstʃɚ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

leasow

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pasture
aster , master , castor , disaster

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Variants

List of all variants of pasture that leads to same result
pasture , pastures , pastured , pasturing , put out to pasture

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Etymology

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Old French 'pasture' from the Latin 'pascere', meaning 'to graze'.

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Trivia

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1. A pasture can be used for various purposes, including dairy farming, beef production, and wool production.

2. The practice of rotational grazing can help improve the health and productivity of pastureland.

3. The term 'pasture' can also refer to a type of pudding made from rice, raisins, and milk.

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Related Concepts

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1. Grazing: The practice of allowing animals to graze on pastureland.

2. Pastoralism: A way of life that relies on herding animals for livelihood, often in rural areas.

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Culture

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In literature, pasture is often used metaphorically to describe a place of abundance or peace. In art, pastoral scenes depicting pastures and grazing animals are common. Pasture management is a significant aspect of agriculture, with practices such as rotational grazing and sustainable farming gaining popularity.

How to Memorize "pasture"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a green, grassy field with animals grazing peacefully. Visualize the farmer leading his cattle to the pasture in the morning.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pasture' with the idea of a peaceful, rural setting and animals grazing.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Pasture: Peaceful Animals, Grazing Under Rural Trees' as a mnemonic to remember the meaning of the word.

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