variants
or less commonly savannah
1
: a treeless plain especially in Florida
2
a
: a tropical or subtropical grassland (as of eastern Africa or northern South America) containing scattered trees and drought-resistant undergrowth
b
: a temperate grassland with scattered trees (such as oaks)
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lions roaming the savanna
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Adorned with exotic plants, vibrant florals and savanna grasses, the float is a preview of the Safari Park’s sprawling and highly anticipated Elephant Valley attraction opening in 2026.
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Jayne Yutig, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2025
Influenced by southwestern Nevada’s Mojave Desert, the African savanna’s baobab tree, and the history of modernist architecture, the 60,000-square-foot structure, located in downtown Las Vegas’s Symphony Park, will be the city’s first freestanding art museum.
—News Desk, Artforum, 19 Dec. 2025
According to the African Wildlife Foundation, serval cats are most commonly found on savannas and possess long necks and legs that enable them to see over tall grass.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 8 Dec. 2025
Large patches of farmland, savanna and forest remained intact.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2025
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Jayne Yutig, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2025
Influenced by southwestern Nevada’s Mojave Desert, the African savanna’s baobab tree, and the history of modernist architecture, the 60,000-square-foot structure, located in downtown Las Vegas’s Symphony Park, will be the city’s first freestanding art museum.
—News Desk, Artforum, 19 Dec. 2025
According to the African Wildlife Foundation, serval cats are most commonly found on savannas and possess long necks and legs that enable them to see over tall grass.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 8 Dec. 2025
Large patches of farmland, savanna and forest remained intact.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2025
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“Savanna.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/savanna. Accessed 4 Jan. 2026.
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savanna
noun
sa·van·na
variants
also savannah
: a grassland (as of eastern Africa or northern South America) containing scattered trees
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