Definition

Proper noun A specific mountain, the highest summit in the San Juan Mountains range, located in the U.S. state of Colorado. It is notable for its significant elevation.

Usage

"Uncompahgre Peak" is used as the official name of a specific geographical feature. It functions as a proper noun and is always capitalized.

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Our goal is to summit Uncompahgre Peak this summer.
  • The view from Uncompahgre Peak is absolutely breathtaking.
  • Uncompahgre Peak is a popular destination for experienced hikers.

Advanced Usage

• The name "Uncompahgre" is derived from the Ute language, meaning "red water spring" or "dirty water," referring to the area's hot springs.
• In mountaineering contexts, it is often referenced by its elevation:

Variants and Related Words

• Peak (noun): The pointed top of a mountain.
• Summit (noun): The highest point of a hill or mountain.
• Fourteener (noun, informal): A mountain peak with an elevation of at least 14,000 feet. Uncompahgre Peak is one of Colorado's famous "fourteeners."

Synonyms

• Summit of Uncompahgre: A less common way to refer to the mountain's top.
• High point of the San Juans: A descriptive phrase for its geographical status.

Related Phrases

• "To climb Uncompahgre Peak": The standard phrase for describing the activity of ascending this mountain.
• "The slopes of Uncompahgre": A phrase used to describe the sides or areas of the mountain.

Noun

1. the highest peak in the San Juan Mountains of southwestern Colorado (14,309 feet high)