playa
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A level area which habitually fills with water that evaporates entirely.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Beyond the valley below lay a playa, a vast dried-white lake bed, its ends reaching farther than they could see.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “playa” mean?
A level area which habitually fills with water that evaporates entirely.
Is “playa” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.