Synonyms for

Savanna

Verb / sʌˈvænʌ / Another word for savanna — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A grassy plain in tropical and subtropical regions, with few trees.

Synonyms & similar words

savannah grassland prairie steppe veldt plains pampas pasture meadow heath moor tundra taiga bushveld scrubland chenopod barrens shrubland chaparral outback badlands

Example sentences

  1. The savanna is home to many animals like lions, zebras, and giraffes.
  2. The savanna is also known as a grassland.
  3. The savanna is a very important ecosystem.
  4. The savanna has a lot of grass, but not many trees.
  5. The savanna gets a lot of rain in the summer, but very little in the winter.

Quotes

  • The savanna is a place of great beauty and diversity, of harshness and vulnerability, of wonder and mystery. - Mark W. Moffett
  • The savanna is a place where the sun beats down on the land with a fierce intensity. - Karen Hesse
  • The savanna is a place where the wind is always blowing, the grass is always waving, and the sun is always shining. - Anonymous

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