prairie

Everyday

A prairie is a large, flat area of grassland with few trees, especially in North America. tree →

In the lessons

In geography lessons the prairies are the grasslands of the central USA and Canada (Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba are called the Prairie Provinces). They are used for farming wheat and cattle. In stories of the old West, families travel across the prairie. Phrases: «prairie dog», «the Prairies».

Examples

• Wheat grows across the prairie. tree →
• Bison once roamed the prairies. tree →
• The prairie stretched as far as we could see. tree →
• Prairie dogs live in burrows. tree →
• We drove for hours across the Canadian prairies. tree →
• Grass on the prairie can grow very tall. tree →
• The pioneers crossed the prairie in wagons. tree →
• Prairie storms can be strong. tree →
• The wolf was large and the teepee was far across the prairie. tree →

Note

Plural: prairies. Similar grasslands elsewhere: steppe (Asia), savanna (Africa), pampas (South America), outback/grassland (Australia).