pas·ture·land

(păs′chər-lănd′)

Land suitable for grazing.

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pastureland

(ˈpɑːstʃəˌlænd)

land used for pasture

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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun

pastureland - a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock

grazing land, ley, pasture, lea

common land, commons - a pasture subject to common use

cow pasture - a pasture for cows

grassland - land where grass or grasslike vegetation grows and is the dominant form of plant life

rural area, country - an area outside of cities and towns; "his poetry celebrated the slower pace of life in the country"

Translations

pastureland

[ˈpɑːstʃəlænd] N → pradera f, tierra(s) f(pl) de pastoreo

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The car went along a rough road which led across a great stretch of pastureland. On the ridge of the hills on his right, little groups of men were at work unlimbering guns.

View in context

And this one, Pavement Cottage on Park Road has clear, green views over protected pastureland, all a short walk from the admired centre.

A rare opportunity in a Cotswold favourite

You exit the coppice into pastureland walking a footpath set to the left of the field hedge.

Rambling WYTHALL WANDER

The landscape - with its sudden contrasts between rolling pastureland and dramatic cliffs overlooking the winding river - inspired the 'picturesque' artistic movement of the late 18th century.

The Wye tour

However, as the Birmingham selling agents, Hadleigh Overseas, point out, it's just the place for cavorting over your private pastureland, picnicking under an oak tree - or just lying in the sun.

Love nest on a budget; PROPERTY NEWS

Continue ahead to the right of the field hedge over two more fields and then exit the pastureland by a kissing gate to the driveway to Northfield Farm.

Rambling HAMPTON IN ARDEN AND BARSTON

Lot two, 56.50 acres of pastureland, is to the east of the A470 and is approached via a right of way over Penrhyddlan Farm.

Farmland at auction

Turn right for about 150 yards then go right over another stile into pastureland to descend a footpath to a stile by trees.

Rambling: CLAVERDON AND THE BLUEBELL WOODS

Great House in Bonvilston, near Cardiff is a Grade II-Listed property nestling in mature grounds and includes around 17 acres of pastureland.

Great by name . .

The property also benefits from traditional, detached outbuildings, which stand within mature gardens, plus level pastureland extending to ten acres.The accommodation briefly comprises, on the ground floor: vestibule, reception hall/study, sitting room, garden hall, dining room, breakfast kitchen, rear hall, utility and shower room.

PROPERTY: Secluded haven steeped in history; Helen Macklin reports on a Grade II listed former moated manor house for sale in a sought-after Worcestershire village

Now turn right again into pastureland walking the clear signed footpath that bends right along the field edge to a stile.

Rambling; KENILWORTH AND THE MILLENNIUM WAY