Definitions

topography

[tuh-pog-ruh-fee] / təˈpɒg rə fi /

NOUN

terrain

Synonyms

STRONGEST

contour

STRONG

area bailiwick country domain dominion field form ground land profile province region shape soil sphere territory turf

WEAK

the lay of the land

Antonyms

STRONG

sky

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.

TOPOGRAPHY: A narrow strip of lowland borders Adriatic Sea; remainder of country is mountainous and hilly, intersected by streams that flow in westerly or northwesterly direction.

From Area Handbook for Albania by Elpern, Sarah Jane

TOPOGRAPHY: Mountains predominate in west and in ranges that run west to east across the central and southern regions.

From Area Handbook for Bulgaria by Baluyut, Violeta D.

Vocabulary lists containing topography

The Things They Carried

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!

The United States

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!