yosemite

Thân thiện

Yosemite Falls cascades down a granite cliff in the national park.

Definition

Proper noun 1. A major national park in California, USA: Yosemite refers to a vast, federally protected area in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California, renowned for its dramatic granite cliffs, giant sequoia groves, waterfalls, and biological diversity. 2. A specific valley within that national park: Yosemite also refers specifically to Yosemite Valley, the iconic, glacially-carved valley that is the park's most famous and visited feature, containing landmarks like El Capitan and Half Dome.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun (Park):
  • We spent our vacation camping in Yosemite.
  • Yosemite National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Proper noun (Valley):
  • The view of Yosemite from Tunnel View is breathtaking.
  • Most visitors spend their time exploring Yosemite Valley.

Advanced Usage

• "Yosemite" as a metonym: The name is often used to represent the entire concept of majestic, untouched American wilderness.
  • The photograph captured the spirit of Yosemite.

Variants and Related Words

• Yosemite Falls (proper noun): The collective name for the three waterfalls (Upper Yosemite Fall, the middle cascades, and Lower Yosemite Fall) in Yosemite Valley, often referenced in the context provided.
• Yosemite National Park (proper noun): The full official name of the park.

Synonyms

• National park (general term)
• Wilderness preserve (general term)
• : Glacial valley, canyon

Related Phrases

• "The Yosemite": A slightly archaic or literary way to refer to the valley or park.
  • John Muir wrote passionately about protecting the Yosemite.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a series of waterfalls in Yosemite National Park in California; is reduced to a trickle for part of each year

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Yosemite
• Yosemite Falls