Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • The southwestern part of the Appalachian Mountains: A specific mountain range forming the southwestern section of the larger Appalachian Mountain system in the eastern United States.

Usage

• The term "Cumberland Mountains" is used as a proper noun to refer to a specific, named geographical region. It is typically used in geographical, historical, and cultural contexts.

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The Cumberland Mountains are known for their rich coal deposits.
  • We went hiking in the Cumberland Mountains last summer.
  • This folk song originates from the Cumberland Mountains.

Advanced Usage

• The range is sometimes informally called the Cumberlands.
• The term can be used attributively to describe things related to the region, e.g., , .

Variants and Related Words

• Cumberland Plateau: A closely related geological feature; a large, dissected plateau region adjacent to and often associated with the Cumberland Mountains.
• The Cumberlands: A common shortened or informal name for the Cumberland Mountains region.

Synonyms

• Cumberland Range: A less common but synonymous name for the same mountain range.

Noun

1. the southwestern part of the Appalachians