Definition

Proper noun: * A mountain range in northwest Wyoming; contains the Grand Teton: The Teton Range is a prominent and rugged mountain range located primarily within Grand Teton National Park in the U.S. state of Wyoming. It is famous for its dramatic, jagged peaks that rise abruptly from the valley floor without foothills.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The Teton Range is a popular destination for rock climbers and hikers.
  • We spent a week camping and photographing the stunning landscapes of the Teton Range.
  • The highest peak in the Teton Range is the Grand Teton.

Advanced Usage

• "the Tetons": A common, informal name for the Teton Range.
  • The view of the Tetons from Jackson Hole is unforgettable.

Variants and Related Words

• Grand Teton (proper noun): The tallest mountain in the Teton Range, rising to 13,775 feet (4,199 meters).
• Teton (adjective): Pertaining to the Teton Range or the Teton people (a Native American tribe).
  • Teton geology is fascinating.

Synonyms

• The Tetons (informal synonym)
• Teton Mountains (alternate full name)

Related Phrases

• Teton Crest Trail: A famous long-distance hiking trail that traverses the high alpine terrain of the Teton Range.
  • Hiking the Teton Crest Trail was the highlight of our summer.

Noun

1. a mountain range in northwest Wyoming; contains the Grand Teton