pampas
/ˈpæmpəz/
NOUN
1. Vast, treeless plains in South America
Extensive, fertile plains characterized by grassland vegetation, situated particularly in Argentina, Uruguay, and parts of Brazil (plural of pampa, often used as a singular or plural geographic region).
1.1. Geography, ecology, and South American landscapes
Used in geographical, ecological, and agricultural contexts to refer to the sweeping grasslands of southern South America.
Synonyms
- grasslands
- plains
- steppes
- prairies
- savannas
Examples
- The fertile soil of the Argentine pampas makes the region ideal for cattle ranching and grain production.
- Wild winds swept uninterrupted across the open pampas under the vast southern sky.