Definition

Proper noun: * A national park in California: Sequoia National Park is a federally protected area located in the southern Sierra Nevada mountains of California, United States. It is renowned for its giant sequoia trees, including the General Sherman Tree, one of the largest living trees on Earth. The park also contains significant geological features, such as Mount Whitney, the highest mountain in the contiguous United States.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • We spent three days hiking in Sequoia National Park.
  • The primary purpose of establishing Sequoia National Park was to protect the giant sequoia groves from logging.
  • Visitors to Sequoia National Park can explore deep canyons, tall mountains, and vast caverns.

Advanced Usage

• "the parks": When used in a broader context with other protected areas, it can be part of a collective reference.
  • Our trip included both Sequoia National Park and Kings Canyon National Park.

Variants and Related Words

• Sequoia (n): The genus name for the giant redwood trees that are the park's namesake.
  • The sequoia is a truly majestic tree.
• National park (n): A general term for a scenic or historically important area of countryside protected by the federal government for public enjoyment.
  • Yellowstone was the first national park in the world.

Synonyms

• Protected area: A general term for land or sea specially dedicated to the protection of biodiversity and natural/cultural resources.
• Preserve: An area maintained for the protection of wildlife or natural resources.

Related Phrases

• Adjacent to Kings Canyon National Park: This phrase is commonly used to describe its location, as the two parks are administered jointly.
  • Sequoia National Park is adjacent to Kings Canyon National Park.

Noun

1. a national park in California that includes Mount Whitney