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Definition of alp

alp

/ælp/
alp
Plural:alps
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Adjective:alpine
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• noun

1

A high, steep, and often snow-capped mountain, especially one located in the European Alps.

Example

"The climbers spent weeks training before attempting to ascend the jagged alp."

2

An upland slope or high mountain pasture in Switzerland and surrounding regions where cattle graze during the summer months.

Example

"Every June, Swiss herders drive their dairy cows up to the lush green alp to graze on wildflowers."

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• Rhymes for alp

• Nearby Words

aloofness
alopecia
aloud
alp
alpaca
alpenhorn
alpha

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed via Old French from Latin Alpes, likely originating from a pre-Indo-European root meaning 'mountain' or influenced by Latin albus ('white'), in reference to snow-capped peaks.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Alp. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/alp
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