torreys peak: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
C2Formal, Technical (Geography/Mountaineering), Proper Noun
Quick answer
What does “torreys peak” mean?
A prominent mountain peak in the U.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
A prominent mountain peak in the U.S. state of Colorado.
A proper noun referring to a specific fourteener (a mountain over 14,000 feet elevation) in the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, part of the Grays Peak massif.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
The name is the same. Usage is primarily American as it refers to a U.S. geographic feature. A British equivalent would be a specific Scottish Munro or Welsh peak.
Connotations
In the US, particularly Colorado, it connotes high-altitude hiking, mountaineering, and a popular challenge. In the UK, it would be a foreign geographic reference without cultural resonance.
Frequency
Extremely low frequency in general British English; moderately low frequency in specific American contexts (outdoor recreation, Colorado regional discourse).
Grammar
How to Use “torreys peak” in a Sentence
[Subject] climbed/viaited/hiked Torreys Peak.Torreys Peak is located in...The summit of Torreys Peak offers...Vocabulary
Collocations
Usage
Meaning in Context
Academic
Used in geography, geology, and environmental science texts discussing the Rocky Mountains.
Everyday
Used in planning or discussing hiking trips in Colorado.
Technical
Used in mountaineering guides, topographic maps, and meteorological reports for specific alpine zones.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “torreys peak”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “torreys peak”
- Writing 'Torrey Peak' (dropping the 's').
- Misspelling as 'Torey's'.
- Using lower case ('torreys peak').
- Treating it as a common noun phrase instead of a single proper name.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
The official USGS designation is 'Torreys Peak' without an apostrophe. It is named for the botanist John Torrey.
Torreys Peak has an elevation of 14,275 feet (4,351 meters) above sea level.
While considered one of the easier fourteeners, it still requires good physical fitness, proper acclimatization to altitude, and preparedness for changing mountain weather. It is not for absolute beginners.
A 'fourteener' is a mountain peak with an elevation of at least 14,000 feet. Colorado has 58 such peaks, of which Torreys Peak is one.
A prominent mountain peak in the U.
Torreys peak is usually formal, technical (geography/mountaineering), proper noun in register.
Torreys peak: in British English it is pronounced /ˈtɒr.iz piːk/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈtɔːr.iz piːk/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
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Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think 'TORREY'S PEAK is TORRID to climb because it's so high and rocky.' (Torrid meaning intensely hot/difficult)
Conceptual Metaphor
A PEAK IS A GOAL / A CHALLENGE (e.g., 'Conquering Torreys Peak was the highlight of my trip.')
Practice
Quiz
Torreys Peak is primarily associated with which U.S. state?