upland

noun
UK: /ˈʌplænd/
US: /ˈʌplænd/

  1. An area of high land; a plateau or hill.

    1. The upland area is perfect for hiking.
    2. The sheep grazed peacefully on the grassy upland slopes, far from the valley.

Synonyms

highland plateau
upland adjective

  1. Situated in or characteristic of higher ground.

    1. We drove through upland forests.
    2. The upland climate is much cooler and drier than that of the coast.
upland adverb

  1. Moving or extending towards higher ground.

    1. The path led upland through the trees.
    2. The river flowed upland, against the backdrop of towering mountains.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Synonyms for "upland": highland, plateau.

Example usage of "upland": "The upland area is perfect for hiking.". More examples on the page.