1. situated or occurring between mountains
Usage: geography

Examples

• The intermontane valley provided fertile farmland between the mountain ranges.
• Denver is located in an intermontane basin of the Rocky Mountains.
• The intermontane plateau stretched for miles between the peaks.
• Many intermontane regions have unique climates due to their sheltered location.
• The intermontane desert was formed by the rain shadow effect of surrounding mountains.
• Wildlife in intermontane areas often differs from that found at higher elevations.