noun
Uncommon
tundra
TUHND-ruh
Tundra (noun) means a flat, treeless Arctic landscape with permanently frozen subsoil. Example: “Herds of caribou migrate across the Arctic tundra each spring.”
noun
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A flat, treeless Arctic landscape with permanently frozen subsoil.
"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.
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Common pairings
Arctic tundra
tundra vegetation
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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.
