Steppes

/ stɛps /

plural noun

1. the huge grasslands of Eurasia, chiefly in Ukraine and Russia
2. another name for Kyrgyz Steppe

steppes

1. Vast grassy plains associated with eastern Russia and Siberia .

Example Sentences

"In the frozen trenches of Donetsk region and in the burning steppes of Kherson region under shells, hail, and anti-aircraft guns - we are fighting for the right to life."

From BBC

We know that some groups came to Europe from the East Asian and Pontic steppes, but to what extent, if at all, were steppe traditions maintained in Avar society if at all?

From Science Daily

In essence, how did their way of life change over time in a completely new environment after they left the steppes and abandoned their nomadic way of life?

From Science Daily

In 568 C.E., according to contemporary records, warlike horse riders from the Mongolian steppes called the Avars surged into the grassy plains flanking the Danube River, in roughly the territory of modern Hungary.

From Science Magazine

These big-boned people pursued a semi-nomadic life on the steppes, tamed animals, kept domestic cattle and moved over large areas using horses and carts.

From Science Daily