Word
munro
Phoneticsmunro
/mənˈɹoʊ/
Definition
n. a mountain in Scotland that is at least 3,000 feet (914.4 meters) high. People often try to climb all of them as a hobby.
n. any mountain in Scotland with a height exceeding 3,000 feet, as listed in the official tables compiled by Sir Hugh Munro. Often used in the context of 'bagging', a recreational pursuit involving the systematic summiting of all such peaks.
Examples
“He climbed his first munro during his holiday in the Highlands.”
“After years of weekend trips to the north, she finally completed her last munro on the Isle of Skye.”
“The unpredictable Scottish weather often turns a straightforward ascent of a munro into a grueling navigational challenge, requiring hikers to possess both physical stamina and expert map-reading skills.”
Examples
simple
“He climbed his first munro during his holiday in the Highlands.”
contextual
“After years of weekend trips to the north, she finally completed her last munro on the Isle of Skye.”
complex
“The unpredictable Scottish weather often turns a straightforward ascent of a munro into a grueling navigational challenge, requiring hikers to possess both physical stamina and expert map-reading skills.”
Usage
Commonly capitalised as 'Munro' due to its origin as a proper name, though lowercase is sometimes seen in casual climbing contexts.
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