1. an area of land at the foot of a mountain or mountain range
Usage: geography

1. relating to or located in the area at the foot of mountains
Usage: geography

Examples

• The piedmont region is known for its rolling hills and fertile soil.
• Many vineyards are located in the piedmont area below the mountains.
• The city was built on the piedmont plain between the coast and the mountains.
• Piedmont forests contain a mix of hardwood and pine trees.
• The piedmont climate is milder than in the mountains above.
• Settlers found the piedmont easier to farm than the steep mountain slopes.