flatland (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈflæt.lænd/

Definition

A large area of level, featureless terrain lacking significant hills or mountains.

Examples

• The explorers struggled to find cover while crossing the open flatland.

• Farmers in the flatland rely on irrigation because there are no natural slopes to guide water.

• The region is mostly flatland, making it ideal for large-scale wind energy projects.

Synonyms of flatland

Words with a similar meaning to flatland:

• plain
• prairie
• plateau
• steppe

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