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Definition of everest

everest

/ˈɛv.ər.ɪst/
Ev · er · est
Plural:Everests
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Adjective:Everestian
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everest Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Earth's highest mountain above sea level, located in the Mahalangur Himal sub-range of the Himalayas on the border between Nepal and the Tibet Autonomous Region of China, reaching an elevation of 8,848.86 meters (29,031.7 feet).

2

A supreme challenge, ultimate goal, or highest possible point of achievement in a particular field of endeavor.

Example

"Proving that elusive mathematical theorem remained the ultimate Everest of her academic career."

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• Nearby Words

eventuality
eventually
ever
everest
everglades
evergreen
everlasting

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180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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