often attributive
1
: land in or predominantly in grass
2
: a tract of grassland: such as
a
: a large area of level or rolling land in the Mississippi River valley that in its natural uncultivated state usually has deep fertile soil, a cover of tall coarse grasses, and few trees
b
: one of the dry treeless plateaus east of the Rocky Mountains that merge on their east side with the prairies proper and are characterized by shorter grasses and drier less fertile soil
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Examples of prairie in a Sentence
Millions of buffalo once roamed the prairies.
The train tracks extend over miles of prairie.
Recent Examples on the Web
The first thing to greet prospective buyers is the impressive monument entrance, which leads to a stunning community spanning over 500 acres, and set amidst luscious, wooded terrain and ample prairies.
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Weichert Realtors® Welch & Company, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2024
Bloom Time Spring, Summer, Fall Flower Color Red, Orange, Yellow
Hardiness
Red, Orange, Yellow
Native Area
North and South America
Toxicity
Non-toxic to Humans and Animals
Blanket Flower Care
Blanket flowers are commonly found covering hillsides and open prairies.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 July 2024
Whether cell or cetacean, prairie or planet, living systems find ways to endure.
—Ferris Jabr, The Atlantic, 25 June 2024
Extensive farming significantly reduced their populations in the state, though many of their colonies continue to exist in bogs, swamps and wet prairies, according to the Ohio Division of Wildlife's reptile field guide.
—Li Cohen, CBS News, 7 June 2024
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Weichert Realtors® Welch & Company, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2024
Bloom Time Spring, Summer, Fall Flower Color Red, Orange, Yellow
Hardiness
Red, Orange, Yellow
Native Area
North and South America
Toxicity
Non-toxic to Humans and Animals
Blanket Flower Care
Blanket flowers are commonly found covering hillsides and open prairies.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 July 2024
Whether cell or cetacean, prairie or planet, living systems find ways to endure.
—Ferris Jabr, The Atlantic, 25 June 2024
Extensive farming significantly reduced their populations in the state, though many of their colonies continue to exist in bogs, swamps and wet prairies, according to the Ohio Division of Wildlife's reptile field guide.
—Li Cohen, CBS News, 7 June 2024
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“Prairie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prairie. Accessed 20 Aug. 2024.
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prairie
noun
prai·rie
ˈpre(ə)r-ē 
: a large area of level or rolling grassland
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