Synonyms of landmass

landmass

noun

ˈland-ˌmas 

as in continent

one of the great divisions of land on the globe or the main part of such a division

the islands of Ireland and Great Britain were once part of the Eurasian landmass

Synonyms & Similar Words

• continent
• mainland
• subcontinent
• main
• supercontinent

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• island
• islet
• isle
• atoll
• peninsula
• key
• coral reef
• cape
• promontory
• headland
• barrier reef
• cay

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of landmass

Sign Up for Our Free Daily Newsletter More than 180 million years after the supercontinent Gondwana’s breakup, scientists are still learning the true reach of this prehistoric landmass that once stretched across the globe. — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 9 Sep. 2026

The visually inflated size of certain landmasses such as Greenland on the Mercator map may even have geopolitical implications. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 9 Sep. 2026

However, landmasses are greatly distorted toward the poles, particularly in the Northern Hemisphere. — Jewel Bright, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026

In total, 12,150 hectares burned — the landmass of San Francisco. — Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026