Definition

Proper noun A major mountain in the Himalayas, forming part of the border between the Tibet Autonomous Region of China and Nepal. It is the fourth-highest mountain in the world.

Usage

The word "Lhotse" is used exclusively as a proper noun to refer to this specific geographical feature. It is typically used in contexts related to geography, mountaineering, and exploration.

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Lhotse is often climbed in conjunction with Mount Everest due to their shared base camp.
  • The South Face of Lhotse is one of the most formidable walls in the Himalayas.
  • Many expeditions attempt to summit Lhotse every spring.

Advanced Usage

• "Lhotse Shar": Refers to Lhotse Middle (8,383 m) and Lhotse Shar (8,400 m), distinct subsidiary peaks of the main Lhotse massif.
  • The first ascent of Lhotse Shar was a significant achievement in high-altitude climbing.

Variants and Related Words

• Lhotse Face (noun): A steep, icy slope on the northern side of Lhotse that is a key section on the standard climbing route to the summit of Mount Everest from the south.
  • Climbers must carefully cross the Lhotse Face on their way to the South Col of Everest.

Synonyms

• Peak: A general term for the pointed top of a mountain.
• Summit: The highest point of a mountain.

Note: There are no direct synonyms for the proper noun "Lhotse" as it names a unique entity. The terms above are general mountain-related words.

Noun

1. a mountain in the central Himalayas on the border of Tibet and Nepal (27,890 feet high)