Definitions

1. noun

A sunken land or area, especially one formed by the collapse of the ground into an underground space or mine.

“The old mine turned into a sunkland, and now it’s a tourist attraction.”

2. noun

A sunken area of the ocean, especially one that is relatively calm and sheltered from the wind.

“The sailors navigated their boat through the calm waters of the sunkland, away from the rough seas.”

3. adjective

Describing something that is sunken or lowered, often due to collapse or subsidence.

“The architect designed the building with a sunkland roof to create a unique and interesting architectural feature.”