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Definition of steppe

steppe

/stɛp/
steppe
Plural:steppes
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Adjective:steppic
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• noun

1

A vast, flat, treeless grassland plain characterized by a semi-arid continental climate, especially the extensive temperate grassland belt stretching across southeastern Europe, Siberia, and central Asia.

Example

"Nomadic pastoralists have herded horses and sheep across the Eurasian steppe for thousands of years."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse with its homophone 'step' (a foot movement or stair tread); 'steppe' specifically denotes a vast, treeless grassland.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 17th century via French and German from Russian step', meaning 'flat grassy plain' or 'lowland'.

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