mount washington: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Low (Proper Noun, Geographic Feature)Neutral to formal when discussing geography; informal in regional/tourist contexts.
Quick answer
What does “mount washington” mean?
A prominent mountain in the northeastern United States.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
A prominent mountain in the northeastern United States.
The highest peak in the Northeastern United States and in the U.S. state of New Hampshire, known for its extreme and erratic weather.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant differences in meaning. In UK English, 'Mount' is standard for proper names (Mount Everest). In US English, 'Mt.' is a common abbreviation in writing.
Connotations
In the US, strongly associated with New England, hiking, and extreme weather. In the UK, likely recognized only by geography enthusiasts or hikers.
Frequency
Far more frequent in US English due to domestic geography. Very low frequency in general UK English.
Grammar
How to Use “mount washington” in a Sentence
[Climb/Hike/Visit] + Mount WashingtonMount Washington + [is/located/has]the + [summit/peak/weather] + of + Mount WashingtonVocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “mount washington” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- None (proper noun)
American English
- None (proper noun)
adverb
British English
- None (proper noun)
American English
- None (proper noun)
adjective
British English
- None (proper noun)
American English
- The Mount Washington weather data is crucial. (Attributive noun use)
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Rare, except in tourism or outdoor equipment marketing (e.g., 'tested on Mount Washington').
Academic
Used in geography, meteorology, and environmental science contexts discussing alpine zones or extreme weather.
Everyday
Used in travel planning, hiking discussions, and regional news about weather.
Technical
Used in topographic references, meteorological reports, and geological surveys.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “mount washington”
- Incorrect: 'mount Washington' (not capitalised). Incorrect: 'Washington Mount' (word order). Incorrect: using 'Mountain Washington' instead of 'Mount Washington'.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, Mount Washington is not a volcano. It is the highest peak in the Presidential Range of the White Mountains, formed primarily by tectonic uplift and glacial activity.
Yes, you can drive to the summit via the Mount Washington Auto Road, or take the historic Mount Washington Cog Railway.
The highest wind speed ever recorded on Mount Washington (and for many years, the world record) is 231 miles per hour (372 km/h), measured in April 1934.
Yes, 'Mt.' is simply the standard written abbreviation for 'Mount'. Both refer to the same mountain.
A prominent mountain in the northeastern United States.
Mount washington is usually neutral to formal when discussing geography; informal in regional/tourist contexts. in register.
Mount washington: in British English it is pronounced /maʊnt ˈwɒʃɪŋtən/, and in American English it is pronounced /maʊnt ˈwɑːʃɪŋtən/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “None (proper noun)”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: WASH your clothes in the extreme cold? It's a MOUNTain with a name like the first president, but it's so WASHed with wild weather.
Conceptual Metaphor
A benchmark for extreme conditions (e.g., 'This wind is like Mount Washington').
Practice
Quiz
Why is Mount Washington particularly famous among meteorologists?