ALP Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

alp

noun

ˈalp

Definition of alp

as in mountain

an elevation of land higher than a hill an adventurer who has scaled alps, explored ocean depths, and flown into the stratosphere

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Recent Examples of alp The French alps are home to some of the best skiing in Europe—and the glitziest resorts. — Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Jan. 2026 This time, nine people are brought together in the Austrian alps for treatment under Masha. — Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 2 July 2025 Odds are most Dodgers fans haven’t seen, say, his Kunsthaus Bregenz, in a small town on the northern edge of the Austrian alps. — Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 6 Mar. 2026 Between 24 and seven million years ago, shifting tectonic plates caused to alps to rise up and caused the collapse of the valley floor, allowing water from the Mediterranean to enter. — Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2025 There have been a number previous instances of that, including a Germanwings flight that crashed into the French alps in 2015, killing everyone aboard. — ABC News, 7 May 2026 This version, however, focuses on his friendship with 12-year-old Georg, who discovers and secretly raises the puppy in a mountain hospice, leading to adventures in the Swiss alps. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025 Some 26,000 people were living in the alp town in 2022, according to the French National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. — Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 8 July 2025

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mountain

Noun

Whether your itinerary is packed with sweaty mountain hikes, relaxing beach days, or bopping around wine bars, staying cool is essential in summer heatwaves.

— Olivia Dubyak, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026
That caught the attention of vineyard consultant Ken Swegles, who subsequently put him to work during harvest at dozens of small sites throughout the mountains.

— Laura Ness, Mercury News, 5 July 2026

Definition of mountain

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