mesa

noun
UK: /ˈmeɪ.sə/
US: /ˈmeɪ.sə/

  1. A flat-topped hill with steep sides, common in the southwestern United States.

    1. We hiked to the top of the mesa. [ ] [ ]
    2. The explorers camped near the base of the large mesa that dominated the landscape. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

tableland plateau

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "mesa" is /ˈmeɪ.sə/ in British English and /ˈmeɪ.sə/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "mesa": tableland, plateau.

Example usage of "mesa": "We hiked to the top of the mesa.". More examples on the page.