: land that is uncultivated or unfit for cultivation

Examples of wildland in a Sentence

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Many communities sit at the wildland-urban interface, making wildfire prevention and response another essential issue. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for wildland

Word History

First Known Use

1686, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of wildland was in 1686

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“Wildland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wildland. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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