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mesa

Pronunciation: [ˈmeɪsə]

Word

Context: "geography"

(noun) a flat-topped hill or mountain with steep sides. It looks like a big table standing up in the ground, which is why it's called 'mesa' because 'mesa' means 'table' in Spanish.

Example

The kids enjoyed hiking to the top of the mesa for the beautiful view.

Example

There were no mesas in the area; it was all flat land instead.

Example

Have you ever seen a mesa while traveling?

Context: "table"

(noun) a type of small table, usually used in outdoor settings. It's common to have a mesa at a picnic or in a backyard.

Example

We set up the mesa in the backyard for our barbecue.

Example

There wasn't a mesa to put our drinks on during the picnic.

Example

Do you prefer a big table or a mesa for outdoor gatherings?

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