Definition of HIGHLANDS

highlands

Noun

  • a mountainous region of northern Scotland famous for its rugged beauty; known for the style of dress (the kilt and tartan) and the clan system (now in disuse)
  • elevated (e.g., mountainous) land
  • A high area of land, lands higher than surrounding areas.

Origin / Etymology

From high + lands.

Synonyms

highland, Highlands of Scotland, upland

Antonyms

lowland

Scrabble Score: 17

highlands is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
highlands is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
highlands is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

highlands is a valid Words With Friends word