prairie
/ˈpɹɛə.ɹi/
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Also seen as: prairies
Meaning · English
An extensive area of relatively flat grassland with few, if any, trees, especially in North America.
Noun
Examples
It was not far from the house; but the ground sank into a depression there, and the ridge of it behind shut out everything except just the roof of the tallest hayrick. As one sat on the sward behind the elm, with the back turned on the rick and nothing in front but the tall elms and the oaks in the
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “prairie” mean?
An extensive area of relatively flat grassland with few, if any, trees, especially in North America.
Is “prairie” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.