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butte

/ˈbjuːt/
B2 · Upper Int.☆☆☆☆
noun

Simple Meaning

a tall, flat-topped hill with steep sides, found in dry areas.

When to Use

📚Academic Writing✈️Travel English
Upper Intermediate — fluent in familiar topics

Examples in Conversation

We drove past a huge butte in the desert — it was beautiful.

The butte stood alone on the flat land for miles.

Full Definition

An isolated hill with steep sides and a flat top.

Related Words

Synonyms:
hillmesa
Word Family:
buttes

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