flatland

noun

flat·​land ˈflat-ˌland 

1

: a region in which the land is predominantly flat

—usually used in plural

2

: land that lacks significant variation in elevation

flatlander

ˈflat-ˌlan-dər 

noun

Examples of flatland in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Gollner noted that devastating blazes in areas such as Coffey Park in Santa Rosa that burned in the Tubbs Fire show that flatland neighborhoods, including many in the Bay Area, are at risk during times of extreme heat, dryness and wind. —Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2025

The variety of landscapes ranges from snowy mountains to lush river valleys, vast flatlands, and dense forests. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2025

Rock climbers living in the flatlands of Florida now have a new massive venue to hone their skills as High Point Climbing and Fitness opens its doors. —Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2025

On the northern coast of Africa, the western plains and flatlands of Algeria are nestled between two international paths. —Irene Wright july 3, Miami Herald, 3 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1735, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for flatland

• armband
• backhand
• bandstand
• baseband
• broadband
• command
• cropland
• demand
• disband
• dreamland
• expand
• farmhand