plateau
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
On the Aybasti plateau in the northeastern Ordu province, villagers turned out en masse earlier this month to protest plans to mine an area they use for farming.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
They found a steady rise from 2015 through 2019, followed by a plateau from 2020 to 2024, and then a sharp surge in 2025.
From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026
Naturalist Stephen Boyes believes massive elephants live undetected on a remote plateau in Angola; they’d be descendants of a giant pachyderm hunted and killed 70 years ago that now resides in the Smithsonian.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026
On average, people taking tirzepatide lose more weight than those taking semaglutide so it might take them longer to plateau.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026
But eventually the river narrowed and deepened again, and soon ahead of them began to rise the mountains of the great central Asian plateau.
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
Vocabulary lists containing plateau
Physical Geography - Introductory
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Physical Geography - Middle School
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
100 Great Words from "Fahrenheit 451" -- Part I Vocabulary
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
