noun
grassland
Grassland (noun) means a wide, open area of land covered mainly in grass, with few or no trees. Example: “Herds of antelope roam the African grassland.”
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A wide, open area of land covered mainly in grass, with few or no trees.
"Herds of antelope roam the African grassland."
"The old farmland was converted back into natural grassland."
How to use grassland
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOpen land covered mostly in grass, like a prairie or savanna.
Common pairings
open grassland
grassland habitat
native grassland
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Word forms
- Plural
- grasslands
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Herds of antelope roam the African _____.
Etymology
From grass + land.
Frequently asked questions
What does “grassland” mean?
The word “grassland” means a wide, open area of land covered mainly in grass, with few or no trees. In plain terms, open land covered mostly in grass, like a prairie or savanna.
How do you use “grassland” in a sentence?
Here is “grassland” used in a sentence: “Herds of antelope roam the African grassland.”
What part of speech is “grassland”?
“Grassland” is a noun.
What is the meaning of grassland?
"grassland" (noun) means a wide, open area of land covered mainly in grass, with few or no trees.
