Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A mountain peak in southwestern Washington in the Cascade Range: A specific, prominent stratovolcano in the United States, notable for its height and location.
   • The 2nd President of the United States (John Adams; 1735-1826): A Founding Father who served as the second president from 1797 to 1801.
   • The 6th President of the United States (John Quincy Adams; 1767-1848): The son of John Adams, who served as the sixth president from 1825 to 1829.
   • An American Revolutionary leader and patriot (Samuel Adams; 1722-1803): A statesman, political philosopher, and key organizer of colonial resistance, known for his role in events like the Boston Tea Party.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun (Geographical feature):
  • Mount Adams is a popular destination for climbers in the Pacific Northwest.
• Proper noun (Historical figures):
  • John Adams succeeded George Washington as President.
  • John Quincy Adams was a skilled diplomat before his presidency.
  • Samuel Adams is often called the "Father of the American Revolution."

Advanced Usage

• "The Adams family": Often refers to the prominent political dynasty, including Presidents John Adams and John Quincy Adams.
  • The Adams family produced two U.S. presidents.
• "Adams's administration": Refers to the presidential term or policies of either John Adams or John Quincy Adams.
  • Foreign policy was a major challenge during Adams's administration.

Variants and Related Words

• Adamsian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of the ideas, policies, or era of John Adams or John Quincy Adams.
  • The debate focused on Adamsian principles of government.

Synonyms

• Chief Executive (for the presidential meanings): The head of the U.S. government.
• Founding Father (for John Adams and Samuel Adams): A prominent figure in the founding of the United States.
• Peak/Summit (for the mountain meaning): The top of a mountain.

Related Phrases

• "The Adams Chronicles": Refers to a historical television series or literary works about the Adams family.
  • She studied the American Revolution by watching The Adams Chronicles.
• "Adams National Historical Park": A site in Massachusetts dedicated to preserving the homes and legacy of the Adams family.
  • We visited the birthplaces of both presidents at Adams National Historical Park.

Noun

1. a mountain peak in southwestern Washington in the Cascade Range (12,307 feet high)
2. 2nd President of the United States (1735-1826)
3. 6th President of the United States; son of John Adams (1767-1848)
4. American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)