- The definition of semiarid is a climate or place that is partially arid, or semi-dry and has less than 20 inches of rain each year.
An example of semiarid climates is the hot, semiarid climate of the Outback in Australia.
semiarid definition by Webster's New World
adjective
characterized by little yearly rainfall and by the growth of short grasses and shrubs: said of a climate or region
semiarid definition by American Heritage Dictionary
adjective
Characterized by relatively low annual rainfall of 25 to 50 centimeters (10 to 20 inches) and having scrubby vegetation with short, coarse grasses; not completely arid.
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- semˌi·a·ridˈi·ty noun
semiarid - Science Definition
Having low precipitation but able to support grassland and scrubby vegetation. Steppes have semiarid climates.
