Definition of grassland
1 : farmland occupied chiefly by forage plants and especially grasses
2a : land on which the natural dominant plant forms are grasses and forbsb : an ecological community in which the characteristic plants are grasses
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Examples of grassland in a Sentence
stunning pictures of the giraffes and zebras roaming the grasslands of Africa
Recent Examples of grassland from the Web
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The ecosystem makes a full sweep from alpine wetlands through grasslands and steppes to alpine meadows and snowy mountains and glaciers.
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Invasive honeysuckle and buckthorn have been targeted for removal, and young bur oaks, often protected by a mesh blanket, have been planted among the grasslands.
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In addition to creating an ideal environment for grassland birds, the land also is becoming a home to pollinators, such as the Monarch butterfly, Roth said.
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The British Bumblebee Nest Survey has found that, more than forests or grasslands, bees like to live in gardens.
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First Known Use of grassland
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GRASSLAND Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of grassland for English Language Learners
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: land covered with grasses and other soft plants but not with bushes and trees
GRASSLAND Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of grassland for Students
: land covered with herbs (as grass and clover) rather than shrubs and trees
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