mesa

noun/ˈmeɪsə/

Frequency rank: #7,669 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

A flat-topped hill or plateau with steep sides, common in arid regions.

Illustration for the English word “mesa”

Example sentence

The ancient ruins sat on top of the tall mesa, overlooking miles of desert below.

Synonyms & related words

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