rocky mountains

Thân thiện

The hikers looked out across the vast expanse of the Rocky Mountains.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A major mountain range in western North America: The Rocky Mountains are a significant mountain system forming the continental divide and extending from northern British Columbia in Canada to northern New Mexico in the United States.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • We went hiking in the Rocky Mountains last summer.
  • The Rocky Mountains are known for their stunning scenery and diverse wildlife.
  • Many rivers have their source in the Rocky Mountains.

Advanced Usage

• "the Rockies": A common informal name for the Rocky Mountains.
  • We're planning a ski trip to the Rockies this winter.

Variants and Related Words

• Rockies (proper noun): Informal shortening of "Rocky Mountains".
• Rocky Mountain (adjective): Used to describe things pertaining to the mountain range.
  • Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep are a iconic species.

Synonyms

• The Rockies: The primary synonym, used as a proper noun.
• Rocky Mountain Range: A more formal descriptive synonym.

Related Phrases

• Continental Divide: A hydrological feature for which the Rocky Mountains are famous.
  • The trail follows the Continental Divide along the crest of the Rocky Mountains.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the chief mountain range of western North America; extends from British Columbia to northern New Mexico; forms the continental divide

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Rockies
• Rocky Mountains