Definition

Proper noun A national park located in the U.S. state of California, known for its significant natural features including giant sequoia trees, alpine lakes, and glaciers.

Usage

This term is used as the official name of a specific protected area. It functions as a singular proper noun and is typically preceded by a definite article ('the') when referring to the park itself. * We visited Kings Canyon National Park last summer. * The giant sequoias in Kings Canyon National Park are breathtaking. * Hiking is a popular activity in the park.

Advanced Usage

• The park is often mentioned alongside its neighboring park, Sequoia National Park, due to their proximity and shared administration.
  • The Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks complex protects a vast wilderness area in the Sierra Nevada.

Variants and Related Words

• Kings Canyon: This shorter form can refer specifically to the deep canyon carved by the Kings River, which is a central feature of the park. It is sometimes used informally to refer to the park itself.
  • The hike into Kings Canyon is very steep.
• Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks: The official administrative name for the two jointly managed parks.

Synonyms

• National park (general category)
• Protected area (general category)
• Wilderness preserve (general category)

Note: There are no direct synonyms for this specific proper noun, only general categorical terms.

Noun

1. a national park in California that has giant sequoia trees and alpine lakes and glaciers