# upland

/ˈəpɫənd/ (US) · /ˈʌplənd/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/upland
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

describing land that is high up, such as hills or mountains. It is often used to talk about farming or nature in these high areas.

For teachers: relating to or situated in an area of high or hilly land. Typically used attributively to modify nouns related to geography, ecology, or agriculture.

## Examples

- The sheep graze on the upland pastures during the summer.
- Conservationists are working to protect upland habitats from the effects of overgrazing and soil erosion.
- The region is characterized by rugged upland terrain that transitions into fertile valleys, creating a diverse ecosystem that supports a wide variety of rare alpine flora.

## Usage notes

- Typically placed before the noun it modifies; often used in contrast with 'lowland'.

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