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)
Examples of savanna in a Sentence
lions roaming the savanna
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Below, five African adventures—from the deep jungles of Congo to the museums of Benin—that take you far beyond the savanna.
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Chris Schalkx, Robb Report, 15 May 2025
For the recent study, Rubenstein and his colleagues collected behavioral and genetic information on nine flocks of superb starlings living in East African savannas across 40 breeding seasons, from 2002 to 2021.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 May 2025
It’s widely known that the Northern Hemisphere’s summer is a smart time to go on safari, as the wintry conditions in the savanna mean that greenery is sparse and so animals are easier to spot.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 8 May 2025
After a bit of wandering, the group moved toward a gate on the edge of the savanna.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2025
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Chris Schalkx, Robb Report, 15 May 2025
For the recent study, Rubenstein and his colleagues collected behavioral and genetic information on nine flocks of superb starlings living in East African savannas across 40 breeding seasons, from 2002 to 2021.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 May 2025
It’s widely known that the Northern Hemisphere’s summer is a smart time to go on safari, as the wintry conditions in the savanna mean that greenery is sparse and so animals are easier to spot.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 8 May 2025
After a bit of wandering, the group moved toward a gate on the edge of the savanna.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for savanna
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“Savanna.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/savanna. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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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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