tundra
Tundra (noun) means a flat, treeless Arctic landscape with permanently frozen subsoil. Example: “Herds of caribou migrate across the Arctic tundra each spring.”
How to use tundra
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe cold, open, treeless plains found in far-northern regions like Siberia and northern Canada.
Word forms
tundras plural
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Herds of caribou migrate across the Arctic _____ each spring.
Frequently asked questions
What does “tundra” mean?
The word “tundra” means a flat, treeless Arctic landscape with permanently frozen subsoil. In plain terms, the cold, open, treeless plains found in far-northern regions like Siberia and northern Canada.
How do you pronounce “tundra”?
“Tundra” is pronounced TUHND-ruh (/ˈtʌndɹə/ in IPA).
How do you use “tundra” in a sentence?
Here is “tundra” used in a sentence: “Herds of caribou migrate across the Arctic tundra each spring.”
What part of speech is “tundra”?
“Tundra” is a noun.
Is “tundra” a common word?
“Tundra” is an uncommon word in modern English.