uplands

noun

Definition of uplandsnext
plural of upland
as in hills
an area of high ground the animals huddled on the upland as the floodwater rose

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  1. highlands
  2. mountains
  3. cliffs
Noun
  • But, after more than a year of peace and tranquility in the North Carolina highlands, the Segens' lives have been beset by a different sort of disaster.
    Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Like other premium Tequila’s it’s made from 100% blue Weber agave, grown in the highlands and lowlands of Jalisco, Mexico.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of highlands
Noun
  • This beloved Arizona watering hole, located down a dirt road in the rugged mountains of western Arizona, has become a must-visit destination for locals and tourists alike.
    Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
  • But in the summer, many more people flock to Whitney and the surrounding mountains and are often unprepared for the harsh terrain.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of mountains
Noun
  • Views include red rock pinnacles and cliffs, Sinagua cliff dwellings, wildlife and a rare riparian habitat.
    Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
  • With dramatic cliffs that cascade into the Pacific and countless cute country towns along the way, Highway 1 is one of those bucket list road trips that is absolutely worth the hype.
    Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of cliffs
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