flatland

noun

flat·​land ˈflat-ˌland How to pronounce flatland (audio)
1
: a region in which the land is predominantly flat
usually used in plural
2
: land that lacks significant variation in elevation
flatlander noun

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On the northern coast of Africa, the western plains and flatlands of Algeria are nestled between two international paths. Irene Wright july 3, Miami Herald, 3 July 2025 Currently, the beach and flatland suites—surrounded by lush native plants and blooming flowers and a short walk to the main pool area and two restaurants—are open. Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2025 Its launch site towers over the remote coastal flatlands that have long defined this southern tip of Texas. Ashley Killough, CNN Money, 2 May 2025 And though there are 80 official trails in Big Bend National Park that explore all the unique topography of the park from mountains to flatlands, the Lost Mine Trail is arguably one of the park’s most rewarding hikes. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for flatland

Word History

First Known Use

1735, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of flatland was in 1735

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“Flatland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flatland. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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