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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