savannas

NOUN

grassland

Synonyms

WEAK

grassy field llano meadow pasturage pasture plain prairie steppe veldt

NOUN

flat grassland

Synonyms

STRONGEST

grassland

STRONG

plain savannah

Example Sentences

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Savannas also help store carbon by absorbing carbon dioxide that would otherwise remain in the atmosphere.

From Science Daily • Feb. 1, 2026

Savannas and grasslands cover nearly 10% of India and more than one third of Earth's land surface.

From Science Daily • Feb. 1, 2026

Savannas have an extensive dry season and consequent fires.

From Textbooks • Sep. 6, 2018

Savannas and temperate grasslands are dominated by grasses.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015

Savannas separated by small forests are then crossed and the little town of Cevicos is reached, the halfway place between Santo Domingo and La Vega.

From Santo Domingo A Country with a Future by Schoenrich, Otto