grassland

UK
/ˈɡrɑːs.lænd/
US
/ˈɡræs.lænd/

Translations

grasslandnoun
grasslands
pl
UK
/ˈɡrɑːs.lænd/
US
/ˈɡræs.lænd/
The vast grasslands of the savannah are home to many species of wildlife.
Les vastes prairies de la savane abritent de nombreuses espèces sauvages.
Additional translations
formation herbacéeTerme d’écologie.
grasslandadjective
UK
/ˈɡrɑːs.lænd/
US
/ˈɡræs.lænd/
Used attributively to denote relation to grassland; not normally gradable.
prairialTerme d’écologie et d’écosystèmes.
Grassland birds are declining due to habitat loss.
Les oiseaux prairiaux déclinent en raison de la perte d’habitat.

Definitions

grasslandnoun
A large open area of country covered with grass, especially one used for grazing.
The vast grasslands of the savannah are home to many species of wildlife.
An ecological community dominated by grasses and other non-woody plants.
The grassland ecosystem supports a diverse range of flora and fauna.
grasslandadjective
Relating to or characteristic of grassland habitats or the species that inhabit them.
Grassland birds are declining due to habitat loss.