Definition

Proper noun: * A U.S. National Park in Washington State: Olympic National Park is a federally protected area located on the Olympic Peninsula in the state of Washington. It is renowned for its diverse ecosystems, including temperate rainforests, alpine regions, and a rugged Pacific coastline.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • We spent a week hiking in Olympic National Park.
  • The preservation of the Hoh Rain Forest is a key mission of Olympic National Park.
  • Visiting Olympic National Park offers experiences from mountain climbing to beachcombing.

Advanced Usage

• The name is often used metonymically to refer to the peninsula's protected wilderness area as a whole.
  • The ecological diversity of Olympic National Park is unmatched in the continental United States.

Variants and Related Words

• Olympic Peninsula (proper noun): The larger geographic region where the national park is located.
• ONP (initialism): A common abbreviation for Olympic National Park.

Different Meanings

As a proper noun referring to a specific place, "Olympic National Park" does not have multiple dictionary meanings. Its significance is tied exclusively to this location.

Synonyms

• National park (general term)
• Protected area / Preserve (general terms)
• Wilderness area (general term)

Related Idioms or Phrases

• "A crown jewel of the National Park System": This is a common phrase used to describe Olympic National Park's significance and beauty.
  • Often called a crown jewel of the National Park System, Olympic National Park attracts millions of visitors.

Notes

This term is a compound proper noun. The word "Olympic" refers to the Olympic Mountains, which are contained within the park. The term "national park" denotes its status as a protected area managed by the U.S. National Park Service.

Noun

1. a national park in Washington having rain forests of giant evergreens