variants
or less commonly savannah
1
: a treeless plain especially in Florida
2
a
: a tropical or subtropical grassland (as of eastern Africa or northern South America) containing scattered trees and drought-resistant undergrowth
b
: a temperate grassland with scattered trees (such as oaks)
Examples of savanna in a Sentence
lions roaming the savanna
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It’s widely known that the Northern Hemisphere’s summer is a smart time to go on safari, as the wintry conditions in the savanna mean that greenery is sparse and so animals are easier to spot.
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Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 8 May 2025
After a bit of wandering, the group moved toward a gate on the edge of the savanna.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2025
The group of giraffes led him on a exploration of the savanna for the first time, even surprising some of the first guests of the day aboard the safari attraction.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
At 600 square miles, Loango is a patchwork of savanna, lagoons, tropical rainforest, and beaches that seem to stretch to eternity.
—Chris Schalkx, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2025
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Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 8 May 2025
After a bit of wandering, the group moved toward a gate on the edge of the savanna.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2025
The group of giraffes led him on a exploration of the savanna for the first time, even surprising some of the first guests of the day aboard the safari attraction.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
At 600 square miles, Loango is a patchwork of savanna, lagoons, tropical rainforest, and beaches that seem to stretch to eternity.
—Chris Schalkx, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for savanna
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“Savanna.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/savanna. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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savanna
noun
sa·van·na
variants
also savannah
: a grassland (as of eastern Africa or northern South America) containing scattered trees
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