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prairie

Pronunciation: [ˈprɛəri]

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Learn how to use prairie in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “environment”

(noun) a large area of flat land covered mostly with grasses and little trees. It's a wide-open space where animals like bison and prairie dogs live, and it’s often found in places like North America.

Example

The prairie was filled with colorful wildflowers and buzzing insects during the spring.

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The prairie was not crowded; there were no tall buildings or cars at all.

Example

What kinds of animals can you see on the prairie?

Context: “geography”

(noun) a region that has this flat land and specific climate. These areas can be found in different parts of the world, but they usually have hot summers and cold winters.

Example

The Great Plains is one of the largest prairie regions in the United States.

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The forest is not a prairie; it has many trees and mountains instead.

Example

Which states have prairie regions?

How to pronounce prairie

Pronunciation: [ˈprɛəri]

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