Definition

Proper noun: * Great Smoky Mountains: A major subrange of the Appalachian Mountains, forming part of the border between the U.S. states of North Carolina and Tennessee. The name derives from the natural blue haze often seen over the mountains.

Usage

The term "Great Smoky Mountains" is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to this geographic region. It is often preceded by the definite article "the". * The Great Smoky Mountains are known for their biodiversity. * We went hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains last autumn. * The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited national park in the United States.

Advanced Usage

• The phrase is frequently shortened in informal contexts to "the Smokies" or "the Smoky Mountains".
  • We spent a week camping in the Smokies.
• It is commonly used attributively (as a noun modifier) to describe things related to the region.
  • Great Smoky Mountains wildlife | a Great Smoky Mountains trail map

Variants and Related Words

• The Smokies (proper noun): A common shortened name for the Great Smoky Mountains.
• Smoky Mountains (proper noun): A slightly abbreviated form.
• Great Smoky Mountains National Park (proper noun): The U.S. National Park that encompasses much of the mountain range.

Synonyms

• The Smokies (proper noun)
• Smoky Mountains (proper noun)

Different Meanings

• As a proper noun, "Great Smoky Mountains" refers only to this specific mountain range. It does not have other general meanings.

Noun

1. part of the Appalachians between North Carolina and Tennessee