wildland

noun

wild·​land ˈwī(-ə)l(d)-ˌland 

: land that is uncultivated or unfit for cultivation

Examples of wildland in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

King had previously worked on wildland fires in Alaska and extensively alongside the Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, according to a statement from the agency. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Some of the heaviest cuts fell on core wildland fire states like Colorado and Oregon. — Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026

The partnership also means federal wildland crews will be able to bring their equipment and experience to the same incidents. — Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 9 Sep. 2026

Engine 39’s three-person crew includes a paramedic and can also staff a wildland fire engine, giving the department additional capacity to respond to wildfires near open and undeveloped land along the city’s eastern and southern flanks, Lawlor said. — Haley Parsley, Sacbee.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1686, in the meaning defined above