lowland

1 of 2

noun

low·​land ˈlō-lənd How to pronounce lowland (audio)
-ˌland
: low or level country

lowland

2 of 2

adjective

1
capitalized : of or relating to the Lowlands of Scotland
2
: of or relating to a lowland

Examples of lowland in a Sentence

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Noun
As lowland areas to the north and south warm, the mountains provide cooler zones for mammals and plants whose ranges must shift with the temperatures. Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 20 May 2024 Set on 1,000 acres of tropical lowland rainforest overlooking the Golfo Dulce on the Osa Peninsula, Lapa Rios Lodge is a true luxury eco-lodge — and one of the first properties in the country to earn the distinction. Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for lowland 

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Word History

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1504, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of lowland was in the 15th century

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“Lowland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lowland. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.

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lowland

noun
low·​land
-lənd,
-ˌland
: low and usually level country
lowland adjective
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