flatland

noun

flat·​land ˈflat-ˌland How to pronounce flatland (audio)
1
: a region in which the land is predominantly flat
—usually used in plural
2
: land that lacks significant variation in elevation
flatlander
ˈflat-ˌlan-dər How to pronounce flatland (audio)
noun

Examples of flatland in a Sentence

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There are gorgeous swaths of untouched beaches, as well as dune, lagoon, pine flatland, salt. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2025 Angela stalks the flatlands of Odessa in designer heels and diamond chokers. — Sarah Hepola, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026 The rooms are spread between various ecosystems—the beach, the flatlands, and the mountains—making the resort feel like three distinct boutique hotels. — Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026 The new Rosewood Mandarina is an all-suite sanctuary spread across three distinct ecosystems, from ocean to mountain and flatlands. — Carole Dixon, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for flatland

Word History

First Known Use

1735, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of flatland was in 1735

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“Flatland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flatland. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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