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alpine
[al-pahyn, -pin]
adjective
of, pertaining to, on, or part of any lofty mountain.
very high; elevated.
Alpine, of, pertaining to, on, or part of the Alps.
Botany.growing on mountains above the limit of tree growth.
alpine plants.
Often Alpine of or relating to downhill skiing or a competitive downhill skiing event.
Anthropology.Alpine, (no longer in technical use) having the features characteristic of an Alpine.
noun
Anthropology.Alpine, (no longer in technical use) a member of a Caucasoid people found in central Europe and characterized by heavy body build, medium complexion, and straight to wavy hair.
alpine
1/ ˈæ貹ɪ /
adjective
of or relating to high mountains
(of plants) growing on mountains, esp above the limit for tree growth
connected with or used in mountaineering in medium-sized glaciated mountain areas such as the Alps
skiing of or relating to racing events on steep prepared slopes, such as the slalom and downhill Compare nordic
noun
a plant that is native or suited to alpine conditions
Alpine
2/ ˈæ貹ɪ /
adjective
of or relating to the Alps or their inhabitants
geology
of or relating to an episode of mountain building in the Tertiary period during which the Alps were formed
of or relating to a high mountainous environment heavily modified by glacial erosion
alpine
Resembling or characteristic of the European Alps or any other high mountain system, especially one that has been shaped by intense glacial erosion.
Other Word Forms
- alpinely adverb
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
Dave's achievements in alpine skiing are an ode to his dedication, his perseverance and the passion that he has put into the grind, because he works incredibly hard.
Three hours north of Sacramento, the Trinity Alps encompasses about 540,000 acres — about 130 times the size of Griffith Park — and features massive waterfalls, crystal-clear rivers and creeks, and dozens of turquoise alpine lakes.
They also expressed "heartfelt thanks and deepest gratitude" to the alpine rescue team, the firefighters, police and volunteers who had "all worked tirelessly, in challenging and dangerous conditions" to find his body.
Glaciologists monitoring the thaw have warned for years that some alpine towns and villages could be at risk, and Blatten is not even the first to be evacuated.
But most in Wengen, like Switzerland Tourism, see the investment in the alpine resorts as positive.
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When To Use
Alpine is a classification in the sport of skiing that specifically refers to forms of what’s sometimes also called downhill skiing—events that take place on a downhill course with the objective of crossing the finish line in the shortest possible amount of time.The terms Alpine and Alpine skiing are used in contrast with Nordic and Nordic skiing, which includes cross-country skiing and ski jumping. Both alpine and nordic are sometimes left uncapitalized.Alpine events include the slalom, the giant slalom, the super giant slalom (popularly called Super G)—all of which involve a course marked by poles or gates—as well as the event straightforwardly known as downhill, which takes place on a relatively straight downhill course (without gates).All of these are events in the Winter Olympics, grouped under the category officially called Alpine Skiing. There are also Alpine skiing events in the Paralympic Winter Games.The skis used in Alpine skiing differ from those used in Nordic skiing in shape, size, and structure.Example: Of all the Alpine events at the Winter Olympics, my favorite is giant slalom.
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