Piedmont
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for Piedmont, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A stretch of gently sloping land lying at the base of a mountain range.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From Italian Piemonte, literally "foot of the mountain", also the name of a region in northern Italy.
Full origin of Piedmont →Frequently asked questions
What does “Piedmont” mean?
The word “Piedmont” means a stretch of gently sloping land lying at the base of a mountain range. In plain terms, the area of land at the base of a mountain range.
How do you pronounce “Piedmont”?
“Piedmont” is pronounced PEED-mont (/ˈpiːdmɒnt/ in IPA).
How do you use “Piedmont” in a sentence?
Here is “Piedmont” used in a sentence: “Farmers settled the fertile piedmont below the ridge.”
What part of speech is “Piedmont”?
Depending on how it is used, “Piedmont” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “Piedmont” come from?
The word “Piedmont” comes from Italian. From Italian Piemonte, literally "foot of the mountain", also the name of a region in northern Italy.
How many meanings does “Piedmont” have?
“Piedmont” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a stretch of gently sloping land lying at the base of a mountain range.