upland

noun

up·​land ˈəp-lənd 

-ˌland

1

: high land especially at some distance from the sea : plateau

2

: ground elevated above the lowlands along rivers or between hills

upland adjective

uplander

ˈəp-lən-dər 

-ˌlan-

noun

Synonyms of upland

• hill
• mound
• highland
• mountain

Examples of upland in a Sentence

the animals huddled on the upland as the floodwater rose

Recent Examples on the Web

Mixed oak woods, pine and birch, upland rowan. —Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025

While the dry upland habitat loss puts stress on swamp rabbit populations, the loss and drainage of wetlands also poses a challenge for the struggling rabbits. —Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 29 Oct. 2025

Different Habitats and Hunting Opportunities These kinds of properties are abundant in this part of Nebraska, which is prime territory for upland hunters. —Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 16 Oct. 2025

The driftwood trees help to blunt the effects of hurricanes—and, thus, slow down erosion—on the remaining woods and uplands. —Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1566, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing upland

• upland cotton
• upland sandpiper

Kids Definition

upland

noun

up·​land ˈəp-lənd 

-ˌland

: high land especially at some distance from the sea

upland adjective

Geographical Definition

Upland

geographical name

Up·​land ˈəp-lənd 

city in southern California west of San Bernardino population 73,732