Synonyms for

Tundra

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

Definition

a vast, flat, treeless Arctic region in which the subsoil is permanently frozen.

Synonyms & similar words

permafrost

Example sentences

  1. The tundra is covered in snow for most of the year.
  2. Polar bears and caribou are some of the animals that live in the tundra.
  3. The tundra is a unique ecosystem that is adapted to the extreme cold.
  4. The permafrost in the tundra can be up to 1,500 feet deep.
  5. The tundra is one of the coldest and harshest environments on Earth.

Quotes

  • The tundra is a place of desolation, of loneliness, of cold. But it's also a place of spectacular beauty. - David Suzuki
  • I love the tundra, the icy climate and the stark landscapes. - Vilborg Dagbjartsdottir
  • I had never seen the tundra before, but it is a beautiful landscape. - Will Steger

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