Word
tundra
Phoneticstun·dra
US/ˈtəndɹə/
UK/tˈʌndɹɐ/
Definition
n. a large, flat area of land in the coldest parts of the world where the ground is always frozen and trees cannot grow.
n. a vast, treeless biome found in Arctic and subarctic regions, characterized by permafrost, extremely low temperatures, and vegetation consisting mainly of mosses, lichens, and low shrubs.
Examples
“The arctic tundra is home to many hardy animals.”
“During the short summer months, the surface of the tundra thaws enough to allow small plants to bloom.”
“As global temperatures rise, the permafrost beneath the Siberian tundra is beginning to melt, potentially releasing vast quantities of methane into the atmosphere.”
Examples
simple
“The arctic tundra is home to many hardy animals.”
contextual
“During the short summer months, the surface of the tundra thaws enough to allow small plants to bloom.”
complex
“As global temperatures rise, the permafrost beneath the Siberian tundra is beginning to melt, potentially releasing vast quantities of methane into the atmosphere.”
Usage
Often used as an uncountable noun when referring to the biome in general, but countable when referring to specific geographic regions.
Etymology
Borrowed from Russian ту́ндра (túndra), from Kildin Sami тӯндрэ (tūndre), the accusative and genitive form of тӯндар (tūndar).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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