Savanna

Pronunciation: /səˈvænə/

Definitions of savanna

noun a grassy plain in tropical and subtropical regions, with few trees

Example Sentences

A1 The savanna is a grassy plain with few trees.

A2 Many animals, such as lions and zebras, live in the savanna.

B1 The savanna ecosystem is characterized by a mix of grasses and scattered trees.

B2 The savanna biome is found in various parts of Africa, South America, and Australia.

C1 Conservation efforts are underway to protect the biodiversity of the savanna regions.

C2 Researchers are studying the impact of climate change on the savanna ecosystems.

Examples of savanna in a Sentence

formal The savanna is a tropical grassland ecosystem characterized by the trees being sufficiently small or widely spaced so that the canopy does not close.

informal I love going on safari and seeing all the animals in the savanna.

slang Let's go chill in the savanna and have a picnic.

figurative In the business world, navigating through the savanna of competition requires strategic planning and quick decision-making.

Grammatical Forms of savanna

• plural: savannas
• comparative: more savanna
• superlative: most savanna
• present tense: savanna
• future tense: will savanna
• perfect tense: have savannaed
• continuous tense: is savannaing
• singular: savanna
• positive degree: savanna
• infinitive: to savanna
• gerund: savannaing
• participle: savannaed

Origin and Evolution of savanna

First Known Use: 1555 year

Language of Origin: Spanish/Taino

Story behind the word: The word 'savanna' is of Spanish origin, derived from the Taino word 'zabana' meaning open plain or field.

Evolution of the word: The term 'savanna' has been used consistently to describe tropical grasslands with scattered trees or shrubs since its first known use in the mid-16th century. Over time, the word has become widely used in English and other languages to refer to similar ecosystems around the world.