upland

¹

[ uhp-luhnd, -land ]

noun

1. land elevated above other land.
2. the higher ground of a region or district; an elevated region.
3. land or an area of land lying above the level where water flows or where flooding occurs.

adjective

1. of or relating to uplands or elevated regions.

Upland

²

[ uhp-luhnd ]

noun

1. a city in S California.

upland

/ ˈʌplənd /

noun

1. an area of high or relatively high ground

adjective

1. relating to or situated in an upland

Other Words From

• upland·er noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of upland¹

First recorded in 1560–70; up- + land

Example Sentences

A now viral fan-edited poster for "Wicked" has triggered a chain reaction, with Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande — who play frenemies Elphaba Thropp and Glinda Upland in the upcoming film — positioned at the center of an online firestorm.

From Salon

In the original poster for the film — in which Erivo plays Elphaba Thropp, the Wicked Witch of the West, for the adaptation of the stage musical based on Gregory Maguire's 1995 novel — she's seen in a witch's hat with a green face, staring straight ahead as Grande's character, Galinda Upland, whispers in her ear.

From Salon

Upland at Rancho Cucamonga, 7 p.m.

From Los Angeles Times

Upland at Apple Valley, 7 p.m.

From Los Angeles Times

Officials have said they are most concerned about Mount Baldy Village and Wrightwood, but an evacuation warning was also issued for the foothill neighborhoods of Upland and San Antonio Heights.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• bluff
• cliff
• dune
• highland
• hillside
• hilltop
• ridge
• slope