longs peak: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
C1Geographical, Mountaineering, North American Regional
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What does “longs peak” mean?
A prominent mountain peak in the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado, USA, and the highest point in Rocky Mountain National Park.
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Meaning and Definition
A prominent mountain peak in the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado, USA, and the highest point in Rocky Mountain National Park.
A challenging and iconic summit in American mountaineering, often referenced as a symbol of high-altitude achievement or a specific geographic landmark in Colorado.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
In the UK, it is primarily known within mountaineering and geography contexts. In the US, especially the Rocky Mountain region, it is a well-known landmark with cultural significance.
Connotations
UK: Exotic, distant landmark. US: National pride, adventure, a challenging 'fourteener' (a mountain over 14,000 ft).
Frequency
Extremely low frequency in general UK English; moderate frequency in US English, particularly in Colorado and mountaineering communities.
Grammar
How to Use “longs peak” in a Sentence
[Name of person/group] climbed Longs Peak.Longs Peak is located in [Location].The [Feature, e.g., Keyhole Route] on Longs Peak is famous.Vocabulary
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Examples
Examples of “longs peak” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- They plan to Longs Peak next summer.
- He Longs Peaked in record time.
American English
- She wants to summit Longs Peak.
- They bagged Longs Peak last season.
adverb
British English
- [Not typically used]
American English
- [Not typically used]
adjective
British English
- The Longs Peak ascent is demanding.
- They studied the Longs Peak geology.
American English
- The Longs Peak trailhead is busy.
- It was a classic Longs Peak climb.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Rarely used. May appear in tourism or outdoor equipment marketing: 'Our gear was tested on the slopes of Longs Peak.'
Academic
Used in geography, geology, and environmental science papers discussing the Rocky Mountains.
Everyday
Used in travel planning and conversation in Colorado: 'We're hoping to see Longs Peak from the trail.'
Technical
Used in topographical maps, climbing guides, and meteorological reports for the region.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “longs peak”
- Incorrect: 'We climbed the Longs Peak.' (Avoid 'the' before the proper name.)
- Incorrect: 'Long Peak' (Omitting the possessive 's').
- Incorrect: 'Long's Peak' (Incorrect placement of apostrophe; the standard spelling is 'Longs Peak').
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
It is named after Major Stephen H. Long, an explorer who led an expedition to the region in 1820.
Longs Peak has an elevation of 14,259 feet (4,346 meters).
Yes, it is considered a challenging climb, especially the final stretches which involve scrambling and exposure. It is not a hike but a mountaineering objective for most routes.
Yes, on clear days, Longs Peak is prominently visible from the Denver metropolitan area, approximately 40 miles to the southeast.
A prominent mountain peak in the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado, USA, and the highest point in Rocky Mountain National Park.
Longs peak is usually geographical, mountaineering, north american regional in register.
Longs peak: in British English it is pronounced /ˌlɒŋz ˈpiːk/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌlɔːŋz ˈpiːk/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “[Not applicable for proper nouns of specific locations]”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: 'LONG to climb' + 'PEAK' = Longs Peak, a mountain that takes a long time to reach the peak.
Conceptual Metaphor
A CHALLENGE IS A MOUNTAIN TO CLIMB: 'Getting the promotion was her Longs Peak.'
Practice
Quiz
What is Longs Peak primarily known as?