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Definition of grassland

grassland

/ˈɡræs.lænd/
grass · land
Plural:grasslands
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• noun

1

A large open terrestrial biome or ecological region dominated by wild grasses and herbaceous plants with few or no trees, receiving moderate rainfall insufficient to support forests, such as temperate prairies, steppes, pampas, and tropical savannas.

Example

"Bison and pronghorn antelope once roamed across the vast temperate grassland of central North America."

2

Agricultural land, such as a meadow or pasture, kept covered with grass for grazing livestock or harvesting hay.

Example

"The dairy farmers rotated their cattle across several acres of fertile grassland throughout the summer."

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• Nearby Words

grassbird
grassfire
grasshopper
grassland
grassless
grasslike
grassquit

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed as an Old English compound of 'græs' (grass) and 'land' (earth or territory), originally denoting pastureland suitable for grazing livestock.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Grassland. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/grassland
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