1. a large area of high, flat land; a plateau

Examples

• The explorers crossed the vast tableland for days without seeing any hills.
• Cattle graze peacefully on the grassy tableland.
• The ancient tableland was formed by volcanic activity millions of years ago.
• From the edge of the tableland, we could see the valley far below.
• The tableland receives little rainfall due to its high elevation.
• Many small towns are scattered across the tableland.
• The tableland’s flat surface makes it ideal for farming.