Mt. Rainier
- proper noun
- /maʊnt ˈreɪnɪər/
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Monte Rainier
- I hiked up Mt. Rainier last summer.
Examples
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The national park surrounding Mt. Rainier attracts thousands of nature lovers every year.
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Many climbers attempt to summit Mt. Rainier during the summer months when conditions are safer.
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We could see Mt. Rainier in the distance, its snow-capped peak shining in the morning sun.
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Have you ever seen Mt. Rainier covered in snow?
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Many climbers dream of reaching the summit of Mt. Rainier to experience its breathtaking views.
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During the summer, visitors flock to Mt. Rainier National Park to witness the stunning wildflowers in bloom.
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The iconic silhouette of Mt. Rainier can be seen from miles away, making it a landmark in Washington state.
Synonyms
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6.4
A tall mountain in central Washington State covered in snow and the highest peak in the Cascade Range
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A very high mountain in Washington state, USA, highest in the Cascade Range
An old name for Mount Rainier, a high mountain in Washington State
Surface Forms
Morphology
Mt. + Rainier
This is compositionally transparent: 'Mt.' (Mount) signals a mountain and 'Rainier' is a proper name, so a learner who knows these constituents will understand it refers to the mountain named Rainier. The pattern (Mount + name) is cross-linguistically common, so no idiomatic or metaphorical meaning blocks comprehension at B1.
Etymology
Mt. Rainier was 'named after' a British sea captain, Rear Admiral Peter Rainier, by the explorer George Vancouver. So the name remembers that person and is how we still refer to the high, snowy peak today.