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Definition of savannah

savannah

/səˈvæn.ə/
sa · van · nah
Plural:savannahs
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• noun

1

A grassy plain in tropical and subtropical regions, characterized by a mix of widely spaced trees and extensive grass coverage that prevents a closed canopy.

Example

"The African savannah is home to diverse wildlife, including lions, elephants, and vast herds of grazing wildebeest."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Often spelled 'savanna' (without the trailing 'h') in American English. When capitalized as 'Savannah', it typically refers to the historic coastal city in Georgia, USA, or a specific breed of domestic cat.

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• Nearby Words

saut d eau
sava
savanna vine snake
savannah
save
saveloy
savica

Word Origin & Etymology

From mid-16th-century Spanish 'sabana', which was borrowed from the Taino word 'zabana', meaning 'treeless plain'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Savannah. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/savannah
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