tundra

noun
UK: /ˈtʌndrə/
US: /ˈtʌndrə/

  1. A large, flat area of land in the north where the ground is permanently frozen.

    1. The tundra is very cold.
    2. Climate change is significantly impacting the fragile ecosystem of the Arctic tundra.

  2. The landscape of the Arctic and subarctic regions, characterized by permafrost and a lack of trees.

    1. We hiked across the tundra.
    2. During the summer months, the tundra is briefly covered in colorful wildflowers.

Synonyms

barren wilderness permafrost

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "tundra" in English means: A large, flat area of land in the north where the ground is permanently frozen., The landscape of the Arctic and subarctic regions, characterized by permafrost and a lack of trees..

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

Synonyms for "tundra": barren, wilderness, permafrost.

Example usage of "tundra": "The tundra is very cold.". More examples on the page.