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Definition of grand teton

grand teton

Plural:Grand Tetons
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1

American A United States national park situated in northwestern Wyoming, encompassing the Teton mountain range and the valley known as Jackson Hole.

Example

"We spent our summer vacation hiking through alpine meadows and photographing the diverse wildlife in Grand Teton."

2

American The highest mountain in the Teton Range, reaching an elevation of 13,775 feet (4,199 meters), located in northwestern Wyoming, United States.

Word Nuance & Usage

While 'Grand Teton' strictly refers to the singular highest peak, tourists frequently use the colloquial plural 'Grand Tetons' to describe the entire mountain range or national park, though locals and mountaineers prefer 'the Tetons'.

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Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Grand teton. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/grand-teton
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