Meaning & use

savanna

noun·Academic

A flat grassland region, typically in a warm climate, with scattered trees and few large forests.

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Herds of zebra crossed the open savanna in search of fresh grass.

The African savanna is home to lions, elephants, and giraffes.

A note on using this word

Savanna can also be spelled 'savannah,' with both forms widely accepted in English.

Words with a similar meaning

grasslandprairie

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