Piedmont (Noun)
Meaning 1
The plateau between the coastal plain and the Appalachian Mountains: parts of Virginia and North and South Carolina and Georgia and Alabama.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Meaning 2
A gentle slope leading from the base of a mountain to a region of flat land.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The hikers descended from the mountain peak down the gentle piedmont, where they could see the vast expanse of the valley below.
- The region's unique geography featured a series of mountains with a piedmont that gradually transitioned into a flat coastal plain.
- As the sun set, the piedmont of the mountain range was bathed in a warm golden light, creating a breathtaking sight.
- The piedmont of the mountain was covered with dense forests, which gradually gave way to rolling hills and eventually the flat grasslands.
- The city was situated at the base of the mountain, where the piedmont merged with the valley floor, creating a natural boundary between the two regions.
Hypernyms
Meaning 3
The region of northwestern Italy; includes the Po valley.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The region of Piedmont in northwestern Italy is famous for its rich wine production and picturesque landscapes.
- The capital city of the Piedmont region in Italy is Turin, known for its baroque architecture and cultural attractions.
- The scenic valleys and mountains of Piedmont provide ample opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts to engage in activities such as hiking and skiing.
- The city of Asti, located in the Piedmont region of Italy, hosts an annual medieval jousting festival that attracts thousands of tourists.
- The agricultural industry in the Piedmont region of Italy thrives, thanks to the fertile Po Valley that runs through it.