plains
word · lemma: plain
/ˈpɫeɪnz/
/plˈeɪnz/
Definition
Large areas of flat land with few trees, usually covered with grass and often found in the center of continents.
Usage & Nuances
'Plains' is always plural when referring to geographic regions. Common collocations include 'the Great Plains.' Don't confuse 'plains' (land) with 'planes' (aircraft). Used mostly in geography, science, and descriptions of landscapes.
Spanish: llanurasPortuguese (BR): planíciesPortuguese (PT): planíciesChinese (Simplified): 平原Chinese (Traditional): 平原Hindi: मैदानी क्षेत्रArabic: سهولBengali: সমভূমিRussian: равниныJapanese: 平原Vietnamese: đồng bằngKorean: 평야Turkish: ova - düzlükUrdu: میدانIndonesian: dataran
Example Sentences
Many animals live on the plains where they can find lots of grass.
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The plains get very hot in the summer.
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Farmers grow wheat in the plains.
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The sunsets over the plains are absolutely stunning.
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Huge herds of buffalo once roamed the American plains.
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Driving across the plains, you can see the sky stretch for miles.
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