the plains — Large areas of flat land with few trees
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: Large areas of flat land with few trees
Pronunciation (IPA): /ðə pleɪnz/
Example Sentences
- The cowboy rode his horse across the endless plains, wondering if he'd ever see a Starbucks again.
- The plains provide ideal conditions for farming wheat and corn.
- Wind turbines now dot the plains where buffalo used to graze.
the plains
NOUN[/ðə pleɪnz/]
Large areas of flat land with few trees
Bison roam freely across the plains as the sun rises over endless grass.
When rains fall on the plains, the trains keep rolling!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'planus' meaning 'flat' or 'level', the word passed through Old French 'plain' before entering English. It became a fundamental geographical term for describing expansive, flat landforms.
Breakdown
Latin 'planus' (flat, level) → Old French 'plain' → English 'plain'. The root 'plan-' refers to flatness or evenness of terrain.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The cowboy rode his horse across the endless plains, wondering if he'd ever see a Starbucks again.”
“The plains provide ideal conditions for farming wheat and corn.”
“Wind turbines now dot the plains where buffalo used to graze.”
“She stared at the plains and realized her GPS had no idea where they were.”
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