Synonyms of grasslands

grasslands

noun

plural of grassland

as in prairies

a broad area of level or rolling treeless country

stunning pictures of the giraffes and zebras roaming the grasslands of Africa

Synonyms & Similar Words

• prairies
• plains
• steppes
• savannas
• pampas
• meadows
• moors
• heaths
• tundras
• llanos
• downs
• velds
• fields
• campos
• leas
• lowlands
• floodplains
• champaigns
• uplands
• plateaus
• bottomlands
• flats
• tables
• tablelands
• bottoms

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of grasslands

The urban-wildland interface — where human development intermingles with wild places such as scrublands, grasslands and forests — is the fastest-growing land-use type in the United States. — Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Swim, canoe, geocache, and bird-watch among Bastrop State Park’s mosaic of pines, oaks, shrubs, and grasslands, which are punctuated by a carpet of bluebonnets each spring. — Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

Ranchers reduced their herds during the pandemic as livestock prices plummeted, maintenance costs soared and drought dried up grasslands. — Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Rather than building on barren deserts, developers often claimed rich grasslands and farms, replacing vital bird habitats with concrete and glass. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026

Towering mountains, gnarly canyons, expansive grasslands and deep forests. — Ron Spomer, Outdoor Life, 19 Aug. 2026

Here, visitors can tour what was the last one-room schoolhouse in the state, explore the North End Farm (a Revolutionary War-era homestead), and traverse nearly 12 miles of trails through rocky beaches, pine forests, and grasslands. — Blair West, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026

Its 1,300-plus acres encompass hardwood forests, native grasslands, mature pecan groves, and seven miles of trails that wind through the varied terrain. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 Aug. 2026

For nature lovers and dog parents, Westminster Hills Open Space is a unique place, offering more than 3,000 acres of land, trails and grasslands. — Gabriela Vidal, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026