Meaning of the word playa in English
What does playa mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
playa
US /ˈplaɪ.ə/
UK /ˈplaɪ.ə/
Noun
a wide, flat, shallow depression in the desert, where water collects during wet seasons and then evaporates, leaving behind salt and other minerals
Example:
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The jeep drove across the dry playa, kicking up dust.
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Many desert plants thrive on the edges of a playa.