- plural of plain.
plains
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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Originating from the Americas, peppers found their way to Hungary's sun-drenched, fertile river plains around Kalocsa and Szeged in the 16th century.
From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026
News of the home invasion spread rapidly across the rolling plains of southwestern Oklahoma.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
Citing a hope for "clear skies in Cornwall", Kennett has headed to the plains of Spain in the hope of catching a full eclipse.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
It is essential for cattlemen in the western plains who have for years been shrinking their cattle herds in response to droughts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026
The flat plains of farm country gradually rolled into hills and valleys.
From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown
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