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Definition of landform

landform

/ˈlændˌfɔːrm/
land · form
Plural:landforms
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• noun

1

A natural physical feature of the solid surface of the Earth or another planetary body, such as a mountain, valley, plateau, canyon, or plain.

Example

"Over millions of years, tectonic uplift and river erosion sculpted the region into a dramatic landscape of varied landforms."

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• Nearby Words

lander
landfall
landfill
landform
landgrab
landholder
landholding

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century as a compound of 'land' and 'form', likely modeled after the German geographical term 'Landform'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Landform. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/landform
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