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

This all-inclusive stay is only accessible by boat, allowing guests to unplug while exploring the 8,000 acres of salt marshes and 3,000 acres of upland. —Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026

Normally, municipalities are advised to place snow removed from roads and parking lots in upland areas, away from waterways, storm drains and wells, according to DEEP. —Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 25 Feb. 2026

When Galahadosuchus was alive, the region was an upland environment surrounded by hot, arid plains. —Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026

At the time, the region was an upland environment surrounded by hot, arid plains — dramatically different from the green, temperate British countryside today. —Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 23 Feb. 2026

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