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Definition of cascades mountains
cascades mountains
Plural:Cascades Mountains
•Adjective:Cascadian
• noun
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A major mountain range of western North America extending from southern British Columbia in Canada through the US states of Washington and Oregon to northern California, notable for its prominent volcanic peaks such as Mount Rainier, Mount Hood, and Mount St. Helens (more commonly known as the Cascade Range or Cascade Mountains).
Word Nuance & Usage
In standard geography and everyday usage, this range is typically called the 'Cascade Range', 'the Cascades', or the 'Cascade Mountains' (with singular 'Cascade').
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cascades mountains. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cascades%20mountains