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

Bordering Iran to the west and Afghanistan to the north, Balochistan covers around 44% of Pakistan's landmass but has just 6% of its population.

From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2026

This was a moment where an enormous landmass of the American electorate shifted.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 23, 2026

For years, archaeologists have debated when humans first arrived on the ancient landmass known as Sahul, which once connected present-day Australia, Tasmania and New Guinea.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 22, 2026

Pakistan's poorest province and largest by landmass, Balochistan lags behind the rest of the country in almost every index, including education, employment and economic development.

From Barron's ● Feb. 1, 2026

Scientists also agree that about 70,000 years ago, Sapiens from East Africa spread into the Arabian peninsula, and from there they quickly overran the entire Eurasian landmass.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari