landform

noun

land·​form ˈlan(d)-ˌfȯrm 

: a natural feature of a land surface

Examples of landform in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Earth’s continents and landforms are always changing thanks to the tectonic plates. — Devika Rao, TheWeek, 16 Jan. 2026

Many of the holes are set along dramatic cliffs, meandering creeks, and other natural landforms. — Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 6 May 2026

Each tribe or nation in the region passes down their own oral histories about this spectacular landform, but there are similarities among them. — Kelsey Olsen, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026

The website will display the landforms that correspond to the letters in your name and provide the location where they are found in longitude and latitude, and by name. — Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 28 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for landform

• brainstorm
• conform
• deform
• firestorm
• hailstorm
• inform
• lukewarm
• perform
• planform
• platform
• preform
• rainstorm

Kids Definition

landform

noun

land·​form -ˌfȯrm 

: a natural feature of a land surface