Definition
piedmonts
noun
- Plural of piedmont; gently sloping regions of land at the base of mountains or highlands.
Usage: Often capitalized when referring to a specific geographic region (e.g., the Piedmont of North Carolina and Virginia).; Commonly used in geography and geology.
Examples
- The piedmonts of the Appalachian Mountains are known for their rolling terrain.
- Many cities in the piedmonts region developed due to the availability of water and fertile soil.
- The piedmonts provide a transition zone between the mountains and the coastal plains.
- Farmers in the piedmonts have cultivated the land for centuries.
- The Piedmont region of Italy is famous for its wine production in the piedmonts surrounding the Alps.