Grassland
(noun)
- A large area of flat or rolling land covered with grass, especially one used for grazing livestock.
- A region of low-lying, open country with abundant grasses and few trees.
Origin:
Derived from middle english 'grasland' and old english 'græsland', both of which mean 'land covered with grass'. from the combination of the words 'græs' (grass) and 'land' (land). .
Examples:
- The vast grasslands of the Great Plains are often used for farming and livestock grazing.
- Many species of birds, insects, and mammals call the African grasslands their home.
- The grassland ecosystem supports a rich diversity of plant and animal life.
- The tall grasses of the prairie grassland swayed gently in the wind.
- The nomads roam the grasslands with their herds, seeking new pasture for their livestock.