noun
- a flat-topped hill or mountain with steep sides, typically found in arid regions
Usage: geology
Examples
- The mesa rose dramatically from the desert floor.
- Ancient pueblos were built on top of the mesa for protection.
- We hiked to the edge of the mesa to see the view.
- The red sandstone mesa was visible for miles.
- Mesa Verde National Park contains many archaeological sites.
- The flat top of the mesa provided grazing land for cattle.