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

• altitude(s)
• elevation
• eminence
• height
• highland
• hill
• hump
• mound
• prominence
• rise

Examples of upland in a Sentence

the animals huddled on the upland as the floodwater rose

Recent Examples on the Web

History By the 1860s, U.S. hunters were well familiar with the 10 gauge, shooting it on deer, waterfowl, upland birds, and small game. —Joe Genzel, Outdoor Life, 28 Mar. 2024

Hunting Gambel’s Quail Gambel’s quail hunting, like any upland hunting, begins with identifying good cover. —Phil Bourjaily, Field & Stream, 28 Mar. 2024

Craig Muir discovered the 10-foot tall structure in the muddy area of his hike among the Powys uplands. —Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 17 Mar. 2024

Large patches of sky-blue lupine, a once common and dramatic sight in dry uplands, are disappearing due to development. —Time, 12 July 2023

The best hiking boots for men (or the best hiking boots for women for that matter) share many characteristics with landscaping boots, as do some of the best upland hunting boots. —Bob Beacham, Field & Stream, 1 Nov. 2023

These dark clouds and thunderclaps — even interspersed with the occasional roar of an Israeli fighter jet — would usually be a celebratory moment for this family of farmers, an essential lifesource for their olive groves in this otherwise desiccated uplands. —Alexander Smith, NBC News, 3 Nov. 2023

The breakup of the Gondwana supercontinent also caused valleys to be formed between the upland blocks, before the uplands became glaciated, the researchers said. —Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2023

And during the fall, these small, fragile birds make an incredible journey south, stopping along the way to briefly grace your favorite upland haunts. —Matthew Every, Field & Stream, 18 Oct. 2023

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