steppe
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Noun — A vast, largely treeless grassland plain, especially in Eastern Europe and Asia.
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Etymology
From Russian step, "flat grassy plain," borrowed into English via German or French.
Full origin of steppe →Frequently asked questions
What does “steppe” mean?
The word “steppe” means a vast, largely treeless grassland plain, especially in Eastern Europe and Asia. In plain terms, a huge, flat, grassy, mostly treeless landscape, typical of countries like Kazakhstan and Mongolia.
How do you pronounce “steppe”?
“Steppe” is pronounced stehp (/stɛp/ in IPA).
How do you use “steppe” in a sentence?
Here is “steppe” used in a sentence: “Nomadic herders once roamed the steppe on horseback.”
What part of speech is “steppe”?
“Steppe” is a noun.
Where does the word “steppe” come from?
The word “steppe” comes from French. From Russian step, "flat grassy plain," borrowed into English via German or French.