grassland
pasture / prairie / savanna / steppe
Noun
pl: grasslands
This term describes an expansive landscape where grasses are the primary vegetation. It carries a connotation of openness and natural abundance, often evoking images of vast horizons and wild, untamed nature. In a biological context, it refers to a specific biome characterized by a lack of dense forest cover, which dictates the types of wildlife and livestock that can thrive there. It is used both for general geographic descriptions and specific ecological classifications.