topography

noun

tə-ˈpä-grə-fē How to pronounce topography (audio)
Definition of topographynext
as in geography
the physical features of a region as a whole a map of the topography of the coastline shows a significant loss of wetlands

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Recent Examples of topography Simultaneously, clear skies, dry air, and topography allow for rapid overnight cooling and freezing temperatures in parts of the West. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 1 July 2026 The plans have touched off stiff opposition from neighbors worried about soil erosion, already a problem in an area of steeply sloping topography, and potential well contamination. — Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2026 Reynolds leaves the strong impression that slavery flourished in the South instead of the North simply because southern religion and ideology depended on mastery rather than because southern topography and climate also favored the plantation system. — James Traub, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026 The southeastern part of the state has some nice topography, Billingsley reminds, and Picture Canyon, a mile past the Picture Canyon sign on Forest Service Road 533, is a gorgeous destination tucked inside Colorado’s Comanche National Grassland. — Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for topography
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  1. geography
  2. landscape
  3. terrain
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  • Why temperatures differed so much Triple-digit heat in places like Stovepipe Wells, California, is driven by a combination of geography and summer sun that makes the desert one of the most efficient heating environments on Earth.
    — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • In music, where geography still matters—centers like New York, Los Angeles, and Nashville continue to dominate—digital and hybrid communities are becoming essential for those building careers from outside traditional hubs.
    — Desjah Altvater, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of geography
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  • There is no television, dishwasher, or microwave, placing the focus instead on the surrounding landscape, and shared daily rituals of cabin life.
    — Bridget Borgobello July 03, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
  • Yet Albania’s bunker-laden landscape may soon feature a pair of luxury resorts, at least if Jared Kushner has his way.
    — Max Grinstein, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2026
Definition of landscape
Noun
  • Its grippy outsole offers reliable traction on trails and uneven terrain, while the soft eggnog color looks polished enough to wear around town afterward.
    — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026
  • Beginning in the late 1960s, artists abandoned galleries in favour of deserts, salt flats, mesas, and remote terrain, using these surroundings as both setting and material.
    — Lara Johnson-Wheeler, Vogue, 3 July 2026
Definition of terrain

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