Butte: meaning, definitions and examples
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butte
[ byo͞ot ]
geography
A butte is an isolated hill with steep, often vertical sides and a small flat top. Buttes are formed by erosion and are common in arid regions.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The butte in the distance stood out against the desert landscape.
- We hiked to the top of the butte to enjoy the panoramic view.
Translations
Translations of the word "butte" in other languages:
🇵🇹 colina isolada
🇮🇳 पहाड़ी
🇩🇪 Hügel
🇮🇩 bukit
🇺🇦 самітня гора
🇵🇱 wzgórze
🇯🇵 孤立丘
🇫🇷 butte
🇪🇸 colina
🇹🇷 tepe
🇰🇷 고립된 언덕
🇸🇦 تل
🇨🇿 vrch
🇸🇰 kopček
🇨🇳 孤立山丘
🇸🇮 osamela vzpetina
🇮🇸 stakkt hóll
🇰🇿 жалғыз төбе
🇬🇪 მთაწმინდა
🇦🇿 tək təpə
🇲🇽 cerro
Etymology
The word 'butte' comes from the French word meaning 'small hill' or 'knoll'. Buttes are geological formations that have been shaped by erosion over time, resulting in their distinctive steep sides and flat tops. They are commonly found in the western United States, particularly in states like Utah and Arizona.