pastureland

noun

pas·ture·land ˈpas-chər-ˌland

Synonyms of pastureland

: pasture sense 2

Examples of pastureland in a Sentence

The area between the mountains is mostly pastureland.

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Maceta stood contemplating the invincible green of the pastureland. — Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026 Its agricultural economy is heavily pastoral, with a focus on livestock and hay rather than row crops, making the loss of pastureland a distinct economic and ecological concern compared to cropland loss in other areas. — Charlotte Observer, 10 Aug. 2026 Nearly 250 years later, the curved terrace block is considered one of England‘s finest examples of Georgian design, with open pastureland still stretching out before it. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2026 Drought damages pasturelands, reduces the natural feed supply and restricts water access, all needed for raising large, roaming livestock. — Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for pastureland

Word History

First Known Use

1591, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of pastureland was in 1591

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pastureland

noun

pas·ture·land ˈpas-chər-ˌland

: pasture entry 1 sense 2

pastureland

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