Search Dictionary
Definition of highlands

highlands

/ˈhaɪ.ləndz/
high · lands
Plural:highlands
•
Adjective:highland
JUMP TO:

highlands Lexical Profile

highlands Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

An area of high or mountainous land, such as an elevated plateau or mountain range.

Example

"Coffee plants thrive in the cool, misty climate of the central highlands."

2

Scottish The mountainous region of northern and northwestern Scotland (usually capitalized as the Highlands), historically noted for its Gaelic culture and clan system.

Example

"They spent two weeks hiking across the rugged glens and lochs of the Scottish Highlands."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for highlands
Antonyms
View all antonyms for highlands

• Nearby Words

highish
highland
highlander
highlands
highlight
highlighter
highly

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Highlands. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/highlands
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.