greatplains
nounUK /ˌɡreɪt ˈpleɪnz/
US /ˌɡreɪt ˈpleɪnz/
A big, flat area of land with few trees, mostly covered in grass.
Buffalo once roamed across the great plains in huge herds.
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2. A large open stretch of level ground in general.
The storm could be seen rolling in across the great plains.
3. The central grassland region of North America.
Tornadoes are common on the great plains in spring.
4. A wide, treeless area used for farming or grazing.
Farmers on the great plains grow lots of wheat.