upland
noun
upland
1 American
[uhp-luhnd, -land]
/ ˈʌp lənd, -ˌlænd /
Upland
2
American
[uhp-luhnd]
/ ˈʌp lənd /
noun
upland
British
/ ˈʌplənd /
noun
adjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of upland
Example Sentences
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A charity has bought a 96-hectare upland area of Gallt-y-bere in the hope of reconnecting two landscapes that are home to rare habitats and wildlife.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
It also has unusual habitats like ffridd, a Welsh term for a type of upland ecosystem common in Wales, that is made up of a combination of habitats including bog, acid grassland, and bracken.
From BBC ● Apr. 27, 2026
History is not a world-spirit moving inexorably towards some breezy, sunlit upland of wisdom.
From Salon ● Mar. 28, 2026
Coastal and lowland areas tend to warm more quickly, while northern and upland regions remain cooler and more prone to wintry showers.
From BBC ● Mar. 24, 2026
Then they turned aside, leaving the highway and taking to the sweet upland turf again.
From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien
Upland areas could typically see 30-40mm by the end of next week, with eastern Britain receiving about half of that.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
"Upland forests are like natural rainmakers," Jiang said.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 12, 2025
The district council is spending £2m upgrading playgrounds across the town, with work set to start on Upland Grove Park.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2025
Los Osos 10, Upland 4: Roberto Topete finished with four hits to lead Los Osos.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 23, 2025
I should not choose my sister Edith to sink into obscurity, but she may live upon the Upland Farm without losing caste; it is a fine place both as to land and residence.
From Trevlyn Hold by Mrs. Henry Wood
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