prairie

noun
UK: /ˈpreəri/
US: /ˈpreri/

  1. A large open area of grassland.

    1. The prairie stretched for miles and miles.
    2. The settlers built their homes on the edge of the prairie.

  2. A wide area of flat land in North America that is mostly covered with grass.

    1. We drove through the vast prairie in Nebraska.
    2. Many species of wildlife inhabit the North American prairie.

Synonyms

grassland plain pasture range

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "prairie" in English means: A large open area of grassland., A wide area of flat land in North America that is mostly covered with grass..

The phonetic transcription of "prairie" is /ˈpreəri/ in British English and /ˈpreri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "prairie": grassland, plain, pasture, range.

Example usage of "prairie": "The prairie stretched for miles and miles.". More examples on the page.