flatland
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
- flatlander noun
Etymology
Origin of flatland
Example Sentences
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The partners leased their first of three parcels of barren flatland for around $25,000 a month, anchored by a dilapidated ranch house.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
And much of the flatland area that McNeill views as most appropriate for development is restricted by open space easements purchased by the county in the 1990s.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 9, 2025
Louis said Parker's best discipline is flatland BMX - doing tricks on the ground, without the use of ramps, however, for Parker, he enjoys the more extreme side.
From BBC • Aug. 15, 2024
In other world championships decided Thursday, Yu Shoji of Japan won the men’s BMX freestyle flatland competition and Aude Cassagne of France took the women’s title.
From Washington Times • Aug. 10, 2023
They made small talk as they drove through the tidal flatland of Hampton, Katherine’s cat-shaped, wire-rimmed glasses lending her face a seriousness that matched her demeanor.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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