steppe

noun
UK: /step/
US: /step/

  1. A large area of flat grassland without trees, especially in Eastern Europe and Asia.

    1. The steppe is very dry in summer.
    2. We travelled for days across the vast Kazakh steppe, seeing very few signs of habitation.

Synonyms

grassland plains prairie
steppe adjective

  1. Used to describe plants and animals that live on steppes.

    1. The steppe eagle flies high above.
    2. The area is home to many steppe animals, adapted to the harsh climate and open landscape.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Synonyms for "steppe": grassland, plains, prairie.

Example usage of "steppe": "The steppe is very dry in summer.". More examples on the page.