Grassland definition
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An area that is dominated by grass or grasslike vegetation. Moderately dry climatic conditions and seasonal disturbances, such as floods or fires, are generally conducive to the growth of grasses and prohibitive of that of trees and shrubs. Grasslands are found in tropical, subtropical, and temperate regions and typically occupy regions between forests and deserts.
Land with grass growing on it, used for grazing; pasture land.
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Land or region where grass predominates; prairie.
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An area, such as a prairie or meadow, of grass or grasslike vegetation.
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The definition of a grassland is an area with grass growing on it.
An example of a grassland is a prairie.
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Noun
Singular:
grassland
Plural:
grasslands