Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

lea

noun
lee
Definition
A meadow or open grassland, typically found near a river or in country areas.
Examples
  • The sheep grazed peacefully in the lush lea.
  • We had a picnic on the sunny lea by the river.
  • The lea was dotted with colorful wildflowers in spring.
Meaning
A lea refers to an area covered with grass and wildflowers, often used for grazing animals or simply as an open, natural space.
Synonyms
  • meadow
  • pasture
  • field
  • glade