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Definition of lowland

lowland

/ˈloʊ.lənd/
low · land
Plural:lowlands
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• adjective

1

Of, relating to, or characteristic of low-lying land or a lowland region.

Example

"Conservationists are working to protect the remaining lowland tropical rainforests from commercial logging."

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• noun

1

A broad expanse of land with a low elevation relative to the surrounding countryside or sea level, often characterized by flat alluvial plains or gently rolling valleys.

Example

"Heavy seasonal rains caused the rivers to overflow, flooding the agricultural lowlands for weeks."

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• Rhymes for lowland

• Nearby Words

lowerclassman
lowermost
lowish
lowland
lowlander
lowlife
lowlight

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the early 16th century, originally in Scottish usage, formed by combining the English words 'low' and 'land' to contrast the flatter southern and eastern regions of Scotland with the mountainous Highlands.

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