[
US
/ˈhaɪɫənd/
]
[ UK /hˈaɪlənd/ ]
[ UK /hˈaɪlənd/ ]
NOUN
- elevated (e.g., mountainous) land
ADJECTIVE
- used of high or hilly country
How To Use highland In A Sentence
- He discussions certain sparsely settled areas (the Highlands of Scotland, for example) as requiring less division of labor than more densely settled areas, and argues that this will slow down the development of manufacture, which makes a great deal of sense. A Bland and Deadly Courtesy
- In recent years there has been a flurry of headlines about prospecting companies coming to the Highlands in search of precious gems.
- Of course, you would expect it to be damp in those parts of the Highlands which the Camanachd Association holds as its fiefdom and indeed shinty has suffered in recent weeks with matches being cancelled due to unplayable pitches.
- Clach climbed five places into fifth spot after a wash out in the Highland League, with a 2-0 triumph over north rivals Fort William.
- Six biogeographical zones, ranging from subtropical forest to highland scrub, host an impressive 151 species of bird, 34 species of mammal, 228 species of butterfly and countless plants. Taiwan's Greatest Ascent
- Yet Highland culture continues to flourish through the Gaelic language, piping, ceilidhs (informal gatherings with traditional music, dancing and poetry) and a full schedule of Highland games.
- The train chugged steadily along the West Highland Line.
- After a spell in America, they moved to Edinburgh, but were soon criss-crossing the Highlands in search of the perfect home.
- Wit and playfulness is one thing, sending your models out in full Highland regalia is quite another. Times, Sunday Times
- Competitors danced the Highland fling, the sword dance, the sean triubhais, the Highland reel, the sailors' hornpipe, the Irish Jig and other dances, preferably to the music of the bagpipe.