mt. ranier

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A specific mountain peak: Mt. Rainier is the name of a prominent stratovolcano and the highest mountain in the U.S. state of Washington and the Cascade Range.
Usage
  • As a geographical name: Used to refer specifically to this mountain. It is often preceded by "Mount" or abbreviated as "Mt."
    • Mt. Rainier is an active volcano.
    • The view of Mount Rainier from Seattle is stunning.
Advanced Usage
  • "Mt. Rainier National Park": Refers to the national park established to protect the area around the mountain.
    • We went hiking in Mt. Rainier National Park last summer.
Variants and Related Words
  • Mount Rainier: The full, unabbreviated form of the name.
  • Tahoma: An alternative, indigenous name for the mountain.
  • Rainier: Sometimes used informally to refer to the mountain or things named after it (e.g., a beer brand).
Synonyms
  • Peak: A pointed top of a mountain.
  • Summit: The highest point of a mountain.
  • Volcano: A mountain or hill having a crater or vent through which lava, rock fragments, hot vapor, and gas are being or have been erupted from the earth's crust. (Describes its geological nature)
Related Phrases
  • "The slopes of Mt. Rainier": Refers to the sides of the mountain.
    • Glaciers cover the slopes of Mt. Rainier.
  • "To climb Mt. Rainier": Refers to the activity of ascending the mountain.
    • It takes extensive training to climb Mt. Rainier.
Noun
  1. a mountain peak in central Washington; highest peak in the Cascade Range; (14,410 feet high)

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