landmass

American  

[land-mas] / ˈlændˌmæs /

noun

Geology.

1. a part of the continental crust above sea level having a distinct identity, as a continent or large island.

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landmass British  

/ ˈlændˌmæs /

noun

1. a large continuous area of land, as opposed to seas or islands

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landmass Scientific  

/ lănd′măs′ /

1. A large, continuous area of land, such as a continent or a very large island.

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Etymology

Origin of landmass

First recorded in 1855–60; land + mass

Example Sentences

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landmass

About 95% of the archipelago’s landmass is designated as official parkland where overnight stays are banned and where visitors must be accompanied by licensed naturalist guides.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026

Balochistan is Pakistan's poorest province and largest by landmass.

From Barron's ● May 24, 2026

Nonetheless, ensuring complete security of the 53 square mile airport, the second largest by landmass in the the world, is a challenging task, he acknowledged.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 13, 2026

But while Papua New Guinea has the landmass and physical resources to diversify its economy, Kiribati does not.

From BBC ● Apr. 26, 2026

It was also the landmass with the two centers where food production began the earliest: the Fertile Crescent and China.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond