maps

maps · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of map; visual representations of an area showing geographical features, roads, and other information.

  2. 2.

    Diagrams or charts representing relationships or data.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    road maps — maps showing roads and highways
  • •
    treasure maps — maps supposedly leading to hidden treasure
  • •
    put on the map — to make a place or thing famous

Related words

See also: atlas, chart, geography, map
Synonyms: atlases, charts, plans

Etymology

Plural of "map," from Medieval Latin mappa ("napkin, cloth"), later used for maps drawn on cloth. See [[map]].