noun

Prairies

PREH-uh-reez

Prairies (noun) means the vast grassland region of central North America, or specifically the grassland provinces of western Canada. Example: “Growing up in the Prairies, she was used to endless flat horizons.”

noun

The vast grassland region of central North America, or specifically the grassland provinces of western Canada.

"Growing up in the Prairies, she was used to endless flat horizons."

How to use Prairies

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In plain EnglishThe plural form used as a proper name for the big grassland region of the US and Canada, or the Canadian provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Prairies” mean?

The word “Prairies” means the vast grassland region of central North America, or specifically the grassland provinces of western Canada. In plain terms, the plural form used as a proper name for the big grassland region of the US and Canada, or the Canadian provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta.

How do you pronounce “Prairies”?

“Prairies” is pronounced PREH-uh-reez (/ˈpɹɛəɹiz/ in IPA).

How do you use “Prairies” in a sentence?

Here is “Prairies” used in a sentence: “Growing up in the Prairies, she was used to endless flat horizons.”

What part of speech is “Prairies”?

“Prairies” is a noun.