Earth
- alp
/ælp/ (noun)
A high mountain, especially a peak in the Alps. - archipelago
/ˌɑːrkɪˈpeləɡoʊ/ (noun)
A group of islands. - atoll
/ˈætɒl/ (noun)
A ring-shaped reef, island, or chain of islands formed of coral. - backwoods
/ˈbæk.wʊdz/ (noun)
Sparsely inhabited rural areas; wilderness. - badlands
/ˈbædˌlændz/ (noun)
Extensive tracts of heavily eroded, uncultivable land with little vegetation. - bank
/bæŋk/ (noun)
The land alongside or sloping down to a river or lake. - barrens
/ˈbærənz/ (noun)
Land too poor to produce much or any vegetation. - barrier reef
/ˈbæriər riːf/ (noun)
A long, narrow coral reef near and parallel to the shore, protecting the shore from erosion and storms. - barrow
/ˈbæroʊ/ (noun)
An ancient burial mound. - basin
/ˈbeɪsɪn/ (noun)
A natural depression on the earth's surface, typically containing water. - bayou
/ˈbaɪ.oʊ/ (noun)
A marshy outlet of a lake or river. - beach
/biːtʃ/ (noun)
A pebbly or sandy shore, especially by the ocean between high and low water marks. - berm
/bɜrm/ (noun)
A flat strip of land, raised bank, or terrace bordering a river or canal. - bluff
/blʌf/ (noun)
A steep cliff, bank, or promontory. - bog
/bɒg/ (noun)
Wet muddy ground too soft to support a heavy body. - brink
/brɪŋk/ (noun)
The edge of a steep place. - brook
/brʊk/ (noun)
A small stream. - brush
/brʌʃ/ (noun)
Dense vegetation consisting of stunted trees or bushes. - butte
/bjuːt/ (noun)
An isolated hill with steep, often vertical sides and a small, relatively flat top. - caldera
/kælˈdɛrə/ (noun)
A large volcanic crater, typically one formed by a major eruption leading to the collapse of the mouth of the volcano. - canal
/kəˈnæl/ (noun)
An artificial waterway constructed to allow the passage of boats or ships inland or to convey water for irrigation. - canyon
/ˈkænjən/ (noun)
A deep gorge, typically one with a river flowing through it. - cape
/keɪp/ (noun)
A headland or promontory of large size extending into a body of water, usually the sea. - cascade
/kæˈskeɪd/ (noun)
A small waterfall, typically one of several that fall in stages down a steep rocky slope. - cave
/keɪv/ (noun)
A large underground chamber, typically of natural origin, in a hillside or cliff. - cavern
/ˈkævərn/ (noun)
A large, often spacious cave or a chamber in a cave, typically underground. - cavity
/ˈkævɪti/ (noun)
An empty space within a solid object, in particular the human body. - channel
/ˈtʃænəl/ (noun)
A length of water wider than a strait, joining two larger areas of water, especially two seas. - chaparral
/ˌʃæpəˈræl/ (noun)
Vegetation consisting chiefly of tangled shrubs and thorny bushes. - cliff
/klɪf/ (noun)
A steep rock face, especially at the edge of the sea. - coast
/koʊst/ (noun)
The part of the land near the sea; the edge of the land. - coastline
/ˈkoʊstˌlaɪn/ (noun)
The outline of a coast, especially with regard to its shape and appearance. - cove
/koʊv/ (noun)
A small sheltered bay. - crag
/kræɡ/ (noun)
A steep or rugged cliff or rock face. - crater
/ˈkreɪtər/ (noun)
A large, bowl-shaped cavity in the ground or on the surface of a planet or the moon, typically one caused by an explosion or the impact of a meteorite. - creek
/kriːk/ (noun)
A small stream, brook, or minor tributary of a river. - crest
/krɛst/ (noun)
The top of a hill or mountain ending in a peak or ridge, or a peak or ridge itself. - crevice
/ˈkrɛvɪs/ (noun)
A narrow opening or fissure, especially in a rock or wall. - dale
/deɪl/ (noun)
A valley, especially a broad one. - dell
/dɛl/ (noun)
A small valley, usually among trees. - depression
/dɪˈprɛʃən/ (noun)
A sunken place or area; an area lower than the surrounding surface. - desert
/ˈdɛzərt/ (noun)
A barren area of landscape where little precipitation occurs and, consequently, living conditions are hostile for plant and animal life. - dingle
/ˈdɪŋɡəl/ (noun)
A deep, wooded valley or dell. - divide
/dɪˈvaɪd/ (noun)
A ridge or line of high ground forming the division between two valleys or river systems. - drift
/drɪft/ (noun)
A mass of snow, leaves, or sand piled up by the wind. - dune
/djuːn/ (noun)
A mound or ridge of sand or other loose sediment formed by the wind, especially on the sea coast or in a desert. - eddy
/ˈɛdi/ (noun)
A circular movement of water causing a small whirlpool. - estuary
/ˈɛstjuəri/ (noun)
The tidal mouth of a large river, where the tide meets the stream. - everglade
/ˈɛvərɡleɪd/ (noun)
A swamp or marshy area within the subtropical southern Florida, characterized by wetlands and natural water channels. - field
/fiːld/ (noun)
An area of open land, especially one planted with crops or pasture, typically bounded by hedges or fences. - fissure
/ˈfɪʃər/ (noun)
A long, narrow opening or line of breakage made by cracking or splitting, especially in rock or earth. - fjord
/fjɔrd/ (noun)
A long, narrow, deep inlet of the sea between high cliffs, as in Norway and Iceland, typically formed by submergence of a glaciated valley. - flatland
/ˈflætlænd/ (noun)
A region in which the land is generally flat, with no significant hills or valleys. - foothills
/ˈfʊtˌhɪlz/ (noun)
A low hill at the base of a mountain or mountain range. - ford
/fɔrd/ (noun)
A shallow place in a river or stream allowing one to walk or drive across. - forest
/ˈfɔrɪst/ (noun)
A large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth. - gap
/ɡæp/ (noun)
A break or hole in an object or between two objects. - geyser
/ˈɡaɪzər/ (noun)
A hot spring in which water intermittently boils, sending a tall column of water and steam into the air. - glacier
/ˈɡleɪʃər/ (noun)
A slowly moving mass or river of ice formed by the accumulation and compaction of snow on mountains or near the poles. - glade
/ɡleɪd/ (noun)
An open space in a forest. - glen
/ɡlɛn/ (noun)
A narrow valley, especially in Scotland or Ireland. - gorge
/ɡɔrdʒ/ (noun)
A narrow valley between hills or mountains, typically with steep rocky walls and a stream running through it. - grassland
/ˈɡræslænd/ (noun)
A large open area of country covered with grass, especially one used for grazing. - grotto
/ˈɡrɒtoʊ/ (noun)
A small picturesque cave, especially an artificial one in a park or garden. - grove
/ɡroʊv/ (noun)
A small wood, orchard, or group of trees. - gulch
/ɡʌltʃ/ (noun)
A narrow and steep-sided ravine marking the course of a fast stream. - gulf
/ɡʌlf/ (noun)
A deep inlet of the sea almost surrounded by land, with a narrow mouth. - gully
/ˈɡʌli/ (noun)
A water-worn ravine. - harbor
/ˈhɑrbər/ (noun)
A place on the coast where vessels may find shelter, especially one protected from rough water by piers, jetties, and other artificial structures. - headland
/ˈhɛdlənd/ (noun)
A narrow piece of land that projects from a coastline into the sea. - headwaters
/ˈhɛdˌwɔːtərz/ (noun)
The source of a stream or river. - hedge
/hɛdʒ/ (noun)
A fence or boundary formed by closely growing bushes or shrubs. - highland
/ˈhaɪlənd/ (noun)
An area of high or mountainous land. - hill
/hɪl/ (noun)
A naturally raised area of land, not as high or craggy as a mountain. - hillside
/ˈhɪlˌsaɪd/ (noun)
The sloping side of a hill. - hilltop
/ˈhɪlˌtɑp/ (noun)
The top of a hill. - hollow
/ˈhɑloʊ/ (noun)
A hole or depression in something. - horizon
/həˈraɪzən/ (noun)
The line at which the earth's surface and the sky appear to meet. - iceberg
/ˈaɪsbɜrg/ (noun)
A large floating mass of ice detached from a glacier or ice sheet and carried out to sea. - inlet
/ˈɪnlɪt/ (noun)
A small arm of the sea, a lake, or a river. - island
/ˈaɪlənd/ (noun)
A piece of land surrounded by water. - isle
/aɪl/ (noun)
An island or peninsula, especially a small one. - islet
/ˈaɪlɪt/ (noun)
A small island. - isthmus
/ˈɪsməs/ (noun)
A narrow strip of land with sea on either side, forming a link between two larger areas of land. - jungle
/ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/ (noun)
An area of land overgrown with dense forest and tangled vegetation, typically in the tropics. - lagoon
/ləˈɡun/ (noun)
A stretch of salt water separated from the sea by a low sandbank or coral reef. - laguna
/ləˈɡuːnə/ (noun)
A lagoon or a shallow body of water separated from a larger body of water by barrier islands or reefs. - lake
/leɪk/ (noun)
A large body of water surrounded by land. - mainland
/ˈmeɪnlænd/ (noun)
The main landmass of a country or continent; as opposed to an island or islands nearby. - marsh
/mɑrʃ/ (noun)
An area of low-lying land which is flooded in wet seasons or at high tide, and typically remains waterlogged at all times. - mesa
/ˈmeɪsə/ (noun)
An isolated flat-topped hill with steep sides, found in landscapes with horizontal strata. - morass
/məˈræs/ (noun)
An area of muddy or boggy ground. - mound
/maʊnd/ (noun)
A large pile or heap of earth, stones, leaves, etc. - mountain
/ˈmaʊntɪn/ (noun)
A large natural elevation of the earth's surface rising abruptly from the surrounding level; a large steep hill. - oasis
/oʊˈeɪsɪs/ (noun)
A fertile spot in a desert where water is found. - ocean
/ˈoʊʃən/ (noun)
A very large expanse of sea, in particular, each of the main areas into which the sea is divided geographically. - oceanfront
/ˈoʊʃənfrʌnt/ (noun)
Land that borders an ocean. - orchard
/ˈɔrtʃərd/ (noun)
A piece of enclosed land planted with fruit trees. - outlet
/ˈaʊtlɛt/ (noun)
A place from which goods are sold or distributed. - palisade
/ˌpælɪˈseɪd/ (noun)
A fence of wooden stakes or iron railings fixed in the ground, forming an enclosure or defense. - park
/pɑrk/ (noun)
A large public green area in a town, used for recreation. - pass
/pæs/ (noun)
A route over or through mountains. - peak
/piːk/ (noun)
The pointed top of a mountain. - peat bog
/piːt bɒg/ (noun)
A type of wetland that accumulates peat, a deposit of dead plant material—often mosses. - pinnacle
/ˈpɪnəkəl/ (noun)
A high, pointed piece of rock. - plain
/pleɪn/ (noun)
A large area of flat land with few trees. - plateau
/ˈplætoʊ/ (noun)
An area of relatively level high ground. - point
/pɔɪnt/ (noun)
A narrow piece of land jutting out into a lake or ocean. - pond
/pɒnd/ (noun)
A small body of still water formed naturally or by hollowing or embanking. - pool
/puːl/ (noun)
A small area of still water, typically one formed naturally. - puddle
/ˈpʌdəl/ (noun)
A small pool of water, especially rainwater. - quagmire
/ˈkwæɡmaɪər/ (noun)
A soft boggy area of land that gives way underfoot. - quicksand
/ˈkwɪksænd/ (noun)
Loose wet sand that yields easily to pressure and sucks in anything resting on or falling into it. - rain forest
/reɪn ˈfɔrɪst/ (noun)
A luxuriant, dense forest rich in biodiversity, found typically in tropical areas with consistently heavy rainfall. - range
/reɪndʒ/ (noun)
A line or series of mountains or hills. - rapids
/ˈræpɪdz/ (noun)
A fast-flowing and turbulent part of the course of a river. - ravine
/rəˈviːn/ (noun)
A deep, narrow gorge with steep sides. - recess
/ˈriːsɛs/ (noun)
A small space created by building part of a wall further back from the rest. - reservoir
/ˈrɛzərˌvwɑr/ (noun)
A large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply. - ridge
/rɪdʒ/ (noun)
A long narrow hilltop, mountain range, or watershed. - rift
/rɪft/ (noun)
A crack, split, or break in something. - rise
/raɪz/ (noun)
An upward slope or grade (as in a road). - river
/ˈrɪvər/ (noun)
A large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river. - riverbank
/ˈrɪvərbæŋk/ (noun)
The land alongside or sloping down to a river or lake. - riverhead
/ˈrɪvərhɛd/ (noun)
The source or headwaters of a river. - riverside
/ˈrɪvərsaɪd/ (noun)
The ground along a riverbank. - rut
/rʌt/ (noun)
A long, deep track made by the repeated passage of the wheels of vehicles. - saddle
/ˈsædəl/ (noun)
A seat fastened on the back of a horse or other animal for riding, typically made of leather and raised at the front and rear. - salt marsh
/sɔlt mɑrʃ/ (noun)
An area of coastal grassland that is regularly flooded by seawater. - sand bar
/sænd bɑr/ (noun)
A long, narrow sandbank, especially at the mouth of a river. - sand dune
/sænd duːn/ (noun)
A mound or ridge of sand formed by the wind, especially on the sea coast or in a desert. - sandbank
/ˈsændbæŋk/ (noun)
A large deposit of sand forming a mound, bank, or ridge, typically found in water or near rivers and coasts. - sandbar
/ˈsændˌbɑr/ (noun)
A long, narrow sandbank, especially at the mouth of a river. - scarp
/skɑrp/ (noun)
A very steep bank or slope; an escarpment. - scrub
/skrʌb/ (noun)
A dense growth of bushes or underbrush; a thicket. - scrubland
/ˈskrʌblænd/ (noun)
Land consisting of scrub vegetation. - sea
/siː/ (noun)
The expanse of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface and surrounds its landmasses. - seashore
/ˈsiːʃɔr/ (noun)
Land bordering the sea. - shore
/ʃɔr/ (noun)
The land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other large body of water. - shoreline
/ˈʃɔrlaɪn/ (noun)
The line along which a large body of water meets the land. - shrubbery
/ˈʃrʌbəri/ (noun)
An area planted with shrubs. - sierra
/siˈɛrə/ (noun)
A long jagged mountain chain. - sinkhole
/ˈsɪŋkˌhoʊl/ (noun)
A cavity in the ground, especially in limestone bedrock, caused by water erosion and providing a route for surface water to disappear underground. - slough
/sluː/ (noun)
A swamp or shallow lake system, usually a part of a bayou. - spring
/sprɪŋ/ (noun)
A place where water or oil wells up from an underground source, or the basin of such a source. - spur
/spɜr/ (noun)
A lateral ridge or tongue of land descending from a hill, mountain or main crest of a ridge. - strait
/streɪt/ (noun)
A narrow passage of water connecting two seas or two other large areas of water. - summit
/ˈsʌmɪt/ (noun)
The highest point of a hill or mountain. - surf
/sɜrf/ (noun)
The mass or line of foam formed by waves breaking on a seashore or reef. - swamp
/swɑmp/ (noun)
An area of low-lying, uncultivated ground where water collects; a bog or marsh. - tarpit
/ˈtɑrpɪt/ (noun)
A pit of sticky tar into which animals may fall and become trapped and preserved. - thicket
/ˈθɪkɪt/ (noun)
A dense group of bushes or trees. - tide
/taɪd/ (noun)
The alternate rising and falling of the sea, usually twice in each lunar day at a particular place, due to the attraction of the moon and sun. - tide pool
/taɪd puːl/ (noun)
A rocky pool by the ocean's edge, filled with seawater left by the receding tide. - timberland
/ˈtɪmbərlænd/ (noun)
Land covered with timber-producing forests. - trench
/trɛntʃ/ (noun)
A long, narrow ditch. - trough
/trɔf/ (noun)
A long, narrow open container for animals to eat or drink out of. - tundra
/ˈtʌndrə/ (noun)
A vast, flat, treeless Arctic region in which the subsoil is permanently frozen. - underbrush
/ˈʌndərbrʌʃ/ (noun)
Shrubs, bushes, etc., growing beneath large trees in a wood; undergrowth. - undergrowth
/ˈʌndərɡroʊθ/ (noun)
A dense growth of shrubs and other plants, especially under trees in woodland. - valley
/ˈvæli/ (noun)
A low area of land between hills or mountains, typically with a river or stream flowing through it. - vista
/ˈvɪstə/ (noun)
A pleasing view, especially one seen through a long, narrow opening. - wasteland
/ˈweɪstˌlænd/ (noun)
An unused area of land that has become barren or overgrown. - waterfall
/ˈwɔːtərˌfɔl/ (noun)
A cascade of water falling from a height, formed when a river or stream flows over a precipice or steep incline. - watershed
/ˈwɔːtərˌʃɛd/ (noun)
An area or ridge of land that separates waters flowing to different rivers, basins, or seas. - waterway
/ˈwɔːtərˌweɪ/ (noun)
A river, canal, or other route for travel by water. - well
/wɛl/ (noun)
A shaft sunk into the ground to obtain water, oil, or gas. - wetlands
/ˈwɛtlændz/ (noun)
Land consisting of marshes or swamps; saturated land. - whirlpool
/ˈwɜrlˌpuːl/ (noun)
A rapidly rotating mass of water in a river or sea into which objects may be drawn, typically caused by the meeting of conflicting currents. - wilderness
/ˈwɪldərnəs/ (noun)
An uncultivated, uninhabited, and inhospitable region. - woodland
/ˈwʊdlənd/ (noun)
Land covered with trees.