Steppe Meaning in English
word
ˈstɛp
STEP
stˈɛp
STEP
Definition
A steppe is a large, flat area of grassland that has few trees and receives little rain, often found in parts of Eurasia and North America.
Usage & Nuances
'Steppe' is mainly a geographical or ecological term, used formally. Common collocations: 'Eurasian steppe', 'vast steppe', or 'steppe climate'. Not the same as 'prairie' or 'savanna', which refer to different ecosystems.
Spanish: estepaPortuguese (BR): estepePortuguese (PT): estepeChinese (Simplified): 大草原 (干草原)Chinese (Traditional): 大草原 (乾草原)Hindi: स्तेपी (समतल घास का मैदान)Arabic: سهل السهوبBengali: স্টেপ - চারণভূমি (বিশেষত ইউরেশিয়া ও উত্তর আমেরিকার বিস্তৃত তৃণভূমি)Russian: степьJapanese: ステップ (草原)Vietnamese: thảo nguyênKorean: 스텝 - 대초원Turkish: bozkırUrdu: اسٹیپ (وسیع سبزہ زار علاقہ)Indonesian: stepa - padang rumput datar
Example Sentences
The steppe stretches for miles without any trees.
basic
Wolves live on the steppe.
basic
The climate of the steppe is very dry.
basic
The horses ran wild across the endless steppe.
natural
Ancient tribes traveled the Eurasian steppe for centuries.
natural
It’s hard to imagine surviving winter on the open steppe.
natural