Mesa
noun
A flat area on top of a hill with steep sides.
We were amazed to see the beautiful sunset from top of the mesa in the Desert Southwest.
Often appears as...
- mesa verde
- desert mesa
noun
A city in Arizona, United States.
Mesa is known for its beautiful sunsets and mild winters.
Often appears as...
- mesa
- arizona; city of mesa; mesa residents
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Geographical
noun
A type of American Indian dwelling.
The ancient Pueblo peoples built intricate dwellings in the mesas of the Southwest.
Often appears as...
- mesa dwelling
- mesa housing
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Historical
noun
A flat area on top of a hill with steep sides.
We were amazed to see the beautiful sunset from top of the mesa in the Desert Southwest.
Often appears as...
- mesa verde
- desert mesa
noun
A city in Arizona, United States.
Mesa is known for its beautiful sunsets and mild winters.
Often appears as...
- mesa
- arizona; city of mesa; mesa residents
Usage tips
Geographical
noun
A type of American Indian dwelling.
The ancient Pueblo peoples built intricate dwellings in the mesas of the Southwest.
Often appears as...
- mesa dwelling
- mesa housing
Usage tips
Historical
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Pro Tip 1/3Desert Landscape
Mesas are typical in arid desert regions; they create dramatic landscapes.
The Grand Canyon is surrounded by a number of iconic mesas.
Pro Tip 2/3Unique Shape
Remember, mesas have a distinct flat top and steep walls, unlike mountains or hills.
From the airplane, the mesas looked like giant tables against the Earth.
Pro Tip 3/3American West
The term 'mesa' is especially common when talking about the geography of the American Southwest.
Hiking to the top of a mesa gives you a panoramic view of the desert.
Pro Tip 1/3Desert Landscape
Mesas are typical in arid desert regions; they create dramatic landscapes.
The Grand Canyon is surrounded by a number of iconic mesas.
Pro Tip 2/3Unique Shape
Remember, mesas have a distinct flat top and steep walls, unlike mountains or hills.
From the airplane, the mesas looked like giant tables against the Earth.
Pro Tip 3/3American West
The term 'mesa' is especially common when talking about the geography of the American Southwest.
Hiking to the top of a mesa gives you a panoramic view of the desert.
Pro Tip 1/3Desert Landscape
Mesas are typical in arid desert regions; they create dramatic landscapes.
The Grand Canyon is surrounded by a number of iconic mesas.
Pro Tip 2/3Unique Shape
Remember, mesas have a distinct flat top and steep walls, unlike mountains or hills.
From the airplane, the mesas looked like giant tables against the Earth.
Pro Tip 3/3American West
The term 'mesa' is especially common when talking about the geography of the American Southwest.
Hiking to the top of a mesa gives you a panoramic view of the desert.
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How to Photograph the...
i'm bubba wallace and i am a nascar race car driver photography is a hobby that i love to do definitely a good counterbalance to the fast-paced life that i live we are in gooseberry mesa utah to
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So, "la table," "la mesa," you just have to deal with it. It has been shown that if you are a speaker of one of those languages and you happen to be asked how you would imagine a table talking,
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I always sort of liked Mesa/Boogies, but I wasn't sure if they were cool or not cool.
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Kurt Vile
American Musician
I always sort of liked Mesa/Boogies, but I wasn't sure if they were cool or not cool.
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