Synonyms for

Savannah

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

Definition

a large, open plain, especially one in Africa surrounded by trees and bushes

Synonyms & similar words

savannahriver savannah savanna grassland prairie steppe meadow veldt pampas plain field pasture heath moor tundra taiga bushveld bush scrubland chaparral desert jungle rainforest

Synonyms by register

Formal

grassland plain prairie steppe

Literary

downs heath

Antonyms

forest jungle woodland thicket bushland rainforest

Common collocations

  • African savannah
  • tropical savannah
  • savannah ecosystem
  • savannah biome
  • savannah landscape
  • savannah vegetation
  • vast savannah

Word family

noun savannah

Usage note

Savannah refers to a type of grassland ecosystem characterized by scattered trees. It is often associated with Africa but exists on other continents as well.

Example sentences

  1. The savannah is home to many different kinds of animals.
  2. During the dry season, the savannah can be very dusty.
  3. The savannah is a perfect place for a picnic.
  4. The grass on the savannah can grow very tall.
  5. We saw giraffes and zebras on the savannah.

Quotes

  • The African savannah is a vast, rolling grassland dotted with trees and shrubs.
  • In the savannah, it's survival of the fittest.
  • The savannah is a place of harsh beauty.

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