alpine
1 of 2noun
al·pine ˈal-ˌpīn 
1
: a plant native to alpine or boreal regions that is often grown for ornament
2
capitalized : a person possessing Alpine physical characteristics
Alpine
2 of 2adjective
1
often not capitalized : of, relating to, or resembling the Alps or any mountains
2
often not capitalized : of, relating to, or growing in the biogeographic zone including the elevated slopes above timberline
3
: of or relating to a group or physical type characterized by a broad head, stockiness, medium height, and brown hair or eyes
4
: of or relating to competitive ski events consisting of slalom and downhill racing compare nordic
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Recent Examples on the Web
WIRED, 9 Sep. 2022 Most skis neatly fit under the cross-country, alpine, or backcountry genres, but Rossignol’s new 120 Positrack is a little of all of them. Stephanie Pearson, Outside Online, 30 Aug. 2022 In the warmer months, nordic and alpine skiing are traded for mountain biking and horse riding; golfing and whitewater rafting replace dogsledding and snowmobiling. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2022 From easier trails and speed hikes to trudging through the backcountry and alpine terrain, Atlas has products that get the job done. J.d. Simkins, Sunset Magazine, 2 June 2022 From its elevated perch, the home boasts 360-degree ocean and alpine views as well as ones of downtown Los Angeles. CNN, 6 Jan. 2022 For example, Damman knew trout had been successfully planted in prairie lakes in the Dakotas and alpine lakes in the Rockies. Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 25 Dec. 2021 Only 48 of the 87-member Donner Party survived the nearly four months of starvation, sickness and alpine cold. George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2021 The Rangers later Instagrammed an alpine-themed promo — the All-Star Game will be played July 13th in Denver — intended to ramp up votes for the pair. Evan Grant, Dallas News, 14 June 2021 See More
Noun
Three bands are available, each aimed at keeping the big honkin’ watch on your wrist in either alpine, trail, or ocean environments. WIRED, 9 Sep. 2022 Most skis neatly fit under the cross-country, alpine, or backcountry genres, but Rossignol’s new 120 Positrack is a little of all of them. Stephanie Pearson, Outside Online, 30 Aug. 2022 In the warmer months, nordic and alpine skiing are traded for mountain biking and horse riding; golfing and whitewater rafting replace dogsledding and snowmobiling. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2022 From easier trails and speed hikes to trudging through the backcountry and alpine terrain, Atlas has products that get the job done. J.d. Simkins, Sunset Magazine, 2 June 2022 From its elevated perch, the home boasts 360-degree ocean and alpine views as well as ones of downtown Los Angeles. CNN, 6 Jan. 2022 For example, Damman knew trout had been successfully planted in prairie lakes in the Dakotas and alpine lakes in the Rockies. Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 25 Dec. 2021 Only 48 of the 87-member Donner Party survived the nearly four months of starvation, sickness and alpine cold. George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2021 The Rangers later Instagrammed an alpine-themed promo — the All-Star Game will be played July 13th in Denver — intended to ramp up votes for the pair. Evan Grant, Dallas News, 14 June 2021 See More Word History
First Known Use
Noun
circa 1828, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Adjective
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing alpine
Geographical Definition
Alpine
geographical name
Al·pine ˈal-ˌpīn
city in a mountainous region of western Texas population 5905
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