savannah
word
Definition
A savannah is a large, flat area of grassland with very few trees, usually found in warm regions such as parts of Africa, South America, and Australia.
Usage & Nuances
'Savannah' is mainly used for a specific type of ecosystem, not just any grassland. It often appears in discussions of African wildlife. The spelling 'savanna' is also correct, especially in American English.
Spanish: sabanaPortuguese (BR): savanaPortuguese (PT): savanaChinese (Simplified): 稀樹草原Chinese (Traditional): 稀樹草原Hindi: सवाना (घास का मैदान)Arabic: سافاناBengali: সাভানা (ঘাসের বিস্তৃত ভূমি)Russian: саваннаJapanese: サバンナVietnamese: savanna - đồng cỏ savanKorean: 사바나Turkish: savanUrdu: ساواناIndonesian: sabana
Example Sentences
Lions often live in the savannah.
basic
The savannah is hot and dry in the summer.
basic
Giraffes eat leaves from trees in the savannah.
basic
We saw elephants roaming freely across the savannah at sunset.
natural
After the rains, the savannah turns green and full of life.
natural
The savannah was full of unique sounds as night fell.
natural