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Definition of pampa

pampa

/ˈpɑːmpə/
pam · pa

Plural:pampas
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• noun

1

A vast, treeless grassy plain in southern South America, particularly spanning Argentina, Uruguay, and southern Brazil.

Example

"The gauchos expertly herded cattle across the vast, windswept pampa."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Most commonly encountered in the plural and often capitalized ('the Pampas') when referring specifically to the major geographical region of South America.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into Spanish in the late 16th century from Quechua 'pampa', meaning 'plain' or 'flat field'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pampa. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pampa
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