noun
steppe
stehp
noun
1
A vast, largely treeless grassland plain, especially in Eastern Europe and Asia.
"Nomadic herders once roamed the steppe on horseback."
How to Use Steppe
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA huge, flat, grassy, mostly treeless landscape, typical of countries like Kazakhstan and Mongolia.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "step" — the extra "pe" and different meaning (grassland vs. a stair or pace) are easy to mix up when typing quickly.
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Word Forms
steppes plural
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Etymology
From Russian step, "flat grassy plain," borrowed into English via German or French.