1. A large area of flat, treeless land with grass and few trees, found especially in southeastern Europe and Asia
The vast steppes of Russia stretch for thousands of kilometers.
As vastas estepes da Rússia se estendem por milhares de quilômetros.
2. Any extensive tract of uncultivated, semi-arid grassland
Nomadic tribes roamed the steppes in search of grazing land.
Tribos nômades vagavam pelas estepes em busca de terras de pastagem.