LANDMASS Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

landmass

noun

ˈland-ˌmas

as in continent

one of the great divisions of land on the globe or the main part of such a division the islands of Ireland and Great Britain were once part of the Eurasian landmass

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Recent Examples of landmass As the planet warms, plants and mosses may conquer more and more of the Antarctic landmass, including non-native plant species. —

Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024 The African continent has 1.4 billion people, 60% below the age of 24, with a landmass of more than 30 million square kilometers (over 11 million square miles). —

Paul Tilsley, Fox News, 2 Dec. 2024 With the aid of ocean voyages, these animals eventually reached the shores of every major landmass – even Antarctica, briefly. —

William Taylor, The Conversation, 3 Sep. 2024 When the landmass began to break apart, internal seaways brought some more moisture and humidity to a previously dry climate. —

Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 27 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for landmass