bottomland

/ˈbɒtəmˌlænd/

Definitions

1. noun

a low-lying area of land, especially near a river, that is often subject to flooding

“The botanist studied the unique plant species found in the bottomland near the river delta.”

Synonyms

  • delta
  • floodplain
  • lowland

Antonyms

  • highland
  • upland