landmass

noun

land·​mass ˈland-ˌmas How to pronounce landmass (audio)
: a large area of land
continental landmasses

Examples of landmass in a Sentence

the islands of Ireland and Great Britain were once part of the Eurasian landmass
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When the landmass began to break apart, internal seaways brought some more moisture and humidity to a previously dry climate. Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 27 Nov. 2024 The logline: Five years in the making and filmed over 180 expeditions, this groundbreaking series reveals the spectacular landscapes of Earth’s most varied landmass – the only one to stretch between both poles. Marc Berman, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024 Across unfathomable spans of time the landmass moved north and west to become India, shifting at about the same speed as a human fingernail grows. Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2024 In December 2024, the tiny Principality of Monaco will increase its landmass by approximately 3% with the opening of Mareterra, a coastal land reclamation project that will include residential buildings, retail outlets, parks, and other public spaces. Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for landmass 

Word History

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of landmass was in 1856

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“Landmass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/landmass. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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landmass

noun
land·​mass -ˌmas How to pronounce landmass (audio)
: a large area of land

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