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

The later breakup of Earth's landmasses explains how the animals became scattered across the globe rather than migrating across oceans.

From Science Daily

Those goals were applauded by some environmental groups but faced criticism from automakers, as well as concern that Canada had nowhere near the charging infrastructure needed to support full electrification across a vast landmass.

From Barron's

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

Rainforest covers only 6% of the earth’s landmass yet harbors half its terrestrial biodiversity, much of it yet to be discovered.

From The Wall Street Journal

Lagos faces one of the most severe housing shortages in Africa and homelessness is rife in Nigeria's largest city by population but smallest by landmass -- set to become the world’s largest metropolis by 2100.

From Barron's