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Definition of mount adams
mount adams
• noun
1
American A potentially active stratovolcano located in the Cascade Range of Washington state, standing as the second-highest mountain in the state.
2
American A prominent and rugged mountain in the Presidential Range of the White Mountains in New Hampshire, noted for being the second-highest peak in New England.
Word Nuance & Usage
In the United States, the name most commonly refers to either a major stratovolcano in Washington state or a rugged peak in the Presidential Range of New Hampshire; context usually dictates which is meant.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mount adams. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mount-adams