English Language Learners Definition of lowland : an area where the land is at, near, or below the level of the sea and where there are not usually mountains or large hills.
Where are the lowlands in the US?
The Interior Lowlands of the United States lie in a vast grassy expanse between the Appalachian Mountains and the Great Plains. Over a dozen states contain at least a part of this region, including Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, and Tennessee.
Why are they called lowlands?
The term “Lowlands” mainly refers to the Central Lowlands. However, in normal usage it refers to those parts of Scotland not in the Highlands (or Gàidhealtachd). The boundary is usually considered to be a line between Stonehaven and Helensburgh (on the Firth of Clyde). The Lowlands lie south and east of the line.