alps
noun
Form of alp , plural of alp.
Simple meaning
A mountain range in Western Europe, running from France to Slovenia, the highest peak of which is Mont Blanc.
Pronunciation
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alpsIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈælps
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Definition
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noun
A mountain range in Western Europe, running from France to Slovenia, the highest peak of which is Mont Blanc, at 4808 metres.
A large mountain system in south-central Europe; scenic beauty and winter sports make them a popular tourist attraction
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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A range of mountains in Australia that forms the southern end of the Great Dividing Range.
An eastern range of the Alps in northeastern Italy famous for their dolomitic limestone.
A large mountain system in south-central Europe.
A range of the southern Carpathian Mountains extending across central Romania.
A popular tourist area in the Tyrol.
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