What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
savannah
Example
The savannah is home to many different species of animals. [savannah: noun]
Example
We went on a safari to see the wildlife in the African savannah. [savannah: adjective]
prairie
Example
The pioneers traveled across the prairie in covered wagons. [prairie: noun]
Example
The prairie grasses sway in the wind. [prairie: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Prairie is more commonly used than savannah in everyday language, especially in North America. Savannah is more specific and less common, often used in the context of African wildlife or geography.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between savannah and prairie?
Both savannah and prairie are relatively formal words, but savannah may be perceived as more academic or technical due to its association with geography and ecology.
