steppe

noun

Pronunciation: /stɛp/

Definition

A large, semi-arid grassy plain that lacks trees, typically found in temperate regions between forests and deserts.

Examples

• The nomadic tribes of the Eurasian steppe have relied on horses for transportation for centuries.

• Unlike the lush tropical rainforest, the dry steppe requires specialized vegetation to survive the harsh seasonal changes.

• The horizon seemed endless as we drove across the flat, golden expanse of the Mongolian steppe.

Synonyms of steppe

Words with a similar meaning to steppe:

• plain
• grassland
• savanna
• prairie

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