Prairies: meaning, definitions and examples

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prairies

 

[ หˆpreษ™riz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

open landscapes

Prairies are large expanses of flat or gently rolling grassland, characterized by fertile soil and an abundance of grasses and wildflowers. They are typically found in the central regions of North America, such as the Great Plains.

Synonyms

grasslands, meadows, plains

Examples of usage

  • The prairies of Kansas stretch as far as the eye can see.
  • Bison once roamed freely across the vast prairies of the American Midwest.
Context #2 | Noun

agricultural regions

Prairies are also used to describe agricultural regions dominated by crops such as wheat, corn, and soybeans. These cultivated prairies are essential for food production and contribute significantly to the economy.

Synonyms

agricultural plains, croplands, farmland

Examples of usage

  • Iowa is known for its rich prairies that yield abundant harvests each year.
  • The fertile prairies of Canada produce a large portion of the world's wheat.

Translations

Translations of the word "prairies" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pradarias

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเฅ‡เคฏเคฐเฅ€เคœ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Prรคrien

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ padang rumput

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ะตะฟะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ prerie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ—ใƒฌใƒผใƒชใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท prairies

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ praderas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bozkฤฑrlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ดˆ์›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุณู‡ูˆู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prรฉrie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prรฉrie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคง่‰ๅŽŸ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prerije

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gresjur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะฐะปะฐะปะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ แƒ”แƒ˜แƒ แƒ˜แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงรถllษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ praderas

Etymology

The term 'prairies' originated from the French word 'prairie', which means meadow. The vast grasslands of North America were referred to as prairies by early European explorers and settlers. These open landscapes played a crucial role in the expansion of agriculture and settlement in the region, providing fertile land for farming. Today, prairies are recognized for their ecological importance and unique biodiversity.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,983, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.