Piedmont

/ˈpiːdˌmɒnt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A region in which a plain is located at the foot of a mountain.

The Piedmont region stretches from New Jersey to Georgia.

A geographical area characterized by the presence of foothills.

The foothills of the Rockies are known for their beauty and are a part of the larger Piedmont area.

A term used in geography to describe a specific type of terrain that transitions from mountain to plain.

Farmers in the Piedmont often benefit from fertile soil and a moderate climate.

From Middle French 'pied mont', meaning 'foot of the mountain'.

Piedmont region

The area characterized by the transition from flat lands to more mountainous terrains.

foothills

Low hills at the base of a mountain range.

upland

Land that is higher than the surrounding area.