butte
/ˈbjuːt/
B2 · Upper Int.★☆☆☆☆
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.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
An isolated hill with steep sides and a flat top.