1. large continuous areas of land, such as continents or large islands
Usage: plural form of landmass

Examples

• The seven major landmasses include Asia, Africa, and North America.
• Australia is one of the smallest continental landmasses.
• Climate patterns differ significantly between various landmasses.
• Ocean currents help regulate temperatures on nearby landmasses.
• The movement of tectonic plates has shaped Earth’s landmasses over millions of years.
• Greenland is one of the largest landmasses that is not considered a continent.