Definition of UPLAND

upland

Meanings

Plural: uplands

Noun

  • elevated (e.g., mountainous) land
  • The area in the interior of a country with a generally higher elevation.
  • The country, as contrasted with the town.

Adjective

  • used of high or hilly country

Adj

  • Of, relating to, or situated in the uplands.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English upland, from Old English ūpland (“the country”); equivalent to up- + land.
The word as an adjective developed in Middle English.

Synonyms

highland

Scrabble Score: 9

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

Words With Friends Score: 13

upland is a valid Words With Friends word