Rockies

/'rɔkiz/
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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • The Rocky Mountains: The primary mountain range in western North America, extending from British Columbia in Canada to northern New Mexico in the United States. This range forms the Continental Divide, which separates river systems flowing to the Pacific Ocean from those flowing to the Atlantic and Arctic Oceans.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • We plan to hike in the Rockies next summer.
    • The Rockies are known for their stunning scenery and diverse wildlife.
Advanced Usage
  • "the Rockies": This is the standard and most common way to refer to the mountain range. It is always used with the definite article "the" and is treated as a plural proper noun.
    • Skiing in the Rockies is a popular winter activity.
Variants and Related Words
  • Rocky Mountains: The full, formal name for the range. "The Rockies" is the common shortened form.
    • The Rocky Mountains stretch over 3,000 miles.
Synonyms
  • The Rocky Mountains: The full name of the range.
  • The Continental Divide: While not a direct synonym, this is a key geographical feature formed by the Rockies. It can be used in related contexts.
    • The trail follows the Continental Divide through the Rockies.
Notes on Meaning
  • The term "Rockies" refers specifically to this major North American mountain range. It is not a general term for any rocky mountains. When capitalized, it is a proper noun identifying this specific geographical feature.
Noun
  1. the chief mountain range of western North America; extends from British Columbia to northern New Mexico; forms the continental divide

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