pastureland

noun

pas·​ture·​land ˈpas-chər-ˌland How to pronounce pastureland (audio)
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Examples of pastureland in a Sentence

The area between the mountains is mostly pastureland.
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The flip side • Bravo to Rachel in east Orange County/Chuluota for fighting against developers who want to turn beautiful cattle pastureland into 1,800 homes. Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026 But if the weather gods smile upon you, the Root River State Water Trail provides a gentle to moderate flow past bluffs, pastureland, and small towns. Robin Pfeifer, Midwest Living, 23 Apr. 2026 Named Ladyswood House, the main residence dates to 1905 and sits atop 60 acres of rolling pastureland in Wiltshire. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2026 Norman Vigil runs 25 black Angus on Ghost Ranch pastureland. John Burnett, NPR, 14 Mar. 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pastureland. Accessed 7 May. 2026.

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pastureland

noun
pas·​ture·​land ˈpas-chər-ˌland How to pronounce pastureland (audio)

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