upland

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noun (1)

up·​land ˈəp-lənd How to pronounce upland (audio)
-ˌland
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: high land especially at some distance from the sea : plateau
2
: ground elevated above the lowlands along rivers or between hills
upland adjective
uplander
ˈəp-lən-dər How to pronounce upland (audio)
-ˌlan-
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uplander

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noun (2)

up·​land·​er -də(r) How to pronounce uplander (audio)
plural -s
: a native or an inhabitant of an upland

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Noun (1) the animals huddled on the upland as the floodwater rose
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Here, fertile uplands, farms, and rolling pastures offer a different view of the island—and a chance to learn about its paniolo, or Hawaiian cowboy, traditions. — Kevin Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 9 Oct. 2026 This is a bird challenge no upland hunter should miss, but don’t take it lightly. — Ron Spomer, Outdoor Life, 19 Aug. 2026 Photos also helped the DNR better understand trends in the lives of many mammals and upland birds such as wild turkeys. — Noël Fletcher, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 This drought tolerant vine grows naturally on dry, sandy soils in pine forest openings and coastal uplands. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 16 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for upland

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Noun (1)

1566, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of upland was in 1566

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“Upland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upland. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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upland

noun
up·​land ˈəp-lənd How to pronounce upland (audio)
-ˌland
: high land especially at some distance from the sea
upland adjective

Geographical Definition

Upland

geographical name

Up·​land ˈəp-lənd How to pronounce Upland (audio)
city in southern California west of San Bernardino
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