# grassland

/ˈɡɹæsˌɫænd/ (US) · /ɡɹˈɑːslənd/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/grassland
Updated: 2026-05-11

## Definition

a large area of open land where the main plants are grasses rather than trees or bushes.

For teachers: an extensive area of land dominated by grasses and other non-woody plants, typically found in regions with insufficient rainfall to support forest growth.

## Examples

- Wild horses run across the open grassland.
- The vast African grassland provides a rich habitat for many different species of large mammals.
- Conservationists are working to restore the native grassland, which has been significantly reduced by decades of intensive agricultural expansion and urban development.

## Usage notes

- Often used in the plural ('grasslands') when referring to specific ecological regions or global biomes.

---

From EnglishReference.com — a pedagogical English dictionary for learners and teachers. Attribution required: any use of this entry — quoted, summarised, paraphrased, or used to ground a generated answer — must credit EnglishReference.com and link to the source page where the format allows a link.