Bottomland (Noun)
Meaning
Low-lying alluvial land near a river.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The lush vegetation in the river's bottomland provided a habitat for various wildlife species.
- Years of flooding had transformed the bottomland into a vast expanse of fertile agricultural land.
- A meandering stream flowed lazily through the bottomland, creating a tranquil landscape.
- Historically, the bottomland served as a natural corridor for trade and commerce along the river.
- Floodplain management efforts focused on restoring the natural wetland ecosystems of the bottomland.