noun
- plural of mesa; flat-topped hills or mountains with steep sides, typically found in arid regions
Usage: geology
Examples
- The mesas of the American Southwest create a dramatic landscape.
- Ancient pueblos were often built on top of mesas for defense.
- Wind and water erosion carved these mesas over millions of years.
- The red sandstone mesas glowed in the sunset light.
- Hikers enjoyed panoramic views from the tops of the mesas.
- Several mesas dot the horizon across the desert valley.