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Definition of tundra

tundra

/ˈtʌn.drə/
tun · dra
Plural:tundras
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Adjective:tundral
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tundra Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A vast, flat, treeless Arctic or alpine biome in which the subsoil is permanently frozen (permafrost), supporting low-growing vegetation such as mosses, lichens, and dwarf shrubs.

Example

"Caribou migrate across the frozen tundra in search of lichens and mosses during the short Arctic summer."

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• Nearby Words

tumultuously
tuna
tunable
tundra
tune
tuneful
tunefully

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-19th century from Russian tundra, which derives from the Kildin Sami word tūndâr, meaning 'uplands' or 'treeless mountain tract'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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