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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

escarpments

/ɛˈskɑːrpənt/ noun · British & US
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What does escarpments mean?

noun

A long steep slope of rock or earth, especially one that forms the edge of a plateau or a hill. A long steep slope of rock or earth, especially one that forms the edge of a plateau or a hill, often with a sharp drop on one side.

Example

"The hikers navigated the treacherous escarpments on the mountain trail."

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