landmass Definition
a large continuous area of land, especially one that makes up a continent.
Using landmass: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "landmass" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The Eurasian landmass is the largest in the world.
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Australia is the smallest landmass.
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The Americas are two separate landmasses connected by the Isthmus of Panama.
landmass Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with landmass
Example
The Hawaiian Islands are a series of submerged landmasses.
a landmass that is part of a continent
Example
The Sahara Desert is located in the northern part of the African continental landmass.
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Hawaii is an example of an oceanic landmass.
Summary: landmass in Brief
A 'landmass' [land-mas] is a large continuous area of land, often referring to a continent. It can also refer to submerged landmasses, such as the Hawaiian Islands, or oceanic landmasses like Hawaii. Examples include 'The Eurasian landmass is the largest in the world.' and 'The Americas are two separate landmasses connected by the Isthmus of Panama.'
