C1nounUK spelling: savannahnatureenvironment
US/səˈvæn.ə/
UK/səˈvæn.ə/
a large flat area of grassland in a warm region, with few trees
In context
Lions and zebras live on the African savanna.
During the dry season, fires often sweep across the savanna.
Tourists travel to the savanna to see elephants in the wild.
Words that go with savanna
adjective + noun
- African savannaThe African savanna supports a huge variety of wildlife.
- open savannaGiraffes wander across the open savanna.
- tropical savannaA tropical savanna has a long dry season.
noun + noun
- savanna grasslandSavanna grassland covers much of central Kenya.
- savanna habitatFires and drought threaten the savanna habitat.
noun + preposition
- across the savannaA herd of antelope ran across the savanna.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
savanaCorrect: savanna