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

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Example Sentences

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landmass

The entire landmass was labelled "United States of America".

From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026

Now, like the rest of Australia's wild bird population, they face the threat of H5N1, which breached the continental landmass for the first time in June and has since started to spread in local wildlife.

From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026

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

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

Until about 200 million years ago Eurasia and the Americas were lashed together in a single landmass that geologists call Pangaea.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

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