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lowland

noun [C usually plural]
 
 
/ˈləʊ.lənd/ US  /ˈloʊ-/

Definition

flat land that is at the same level as the sea: From the lowlands of the south to the rugged peaks in the north, Derbyshire has something for everyone. These plants are mainly found in lowland areas/regions.Coasts and beachesBays and gulfs
(Definition of lowland noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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