rockies
n. countable B1 Intermediate US //ˈɹɑkiz// rock·ies
n. a large mountain range in western North America. People often visit them for hiking, skiing, and beautiful views.
n. a major mountain system of western North America, extending from British Columbia to New Mexico. Often used with the definite article.
We are planning a hiking trip to the Rockies this summer.
The Rockies stretch across several states, providing a natural habitat for grizzly bears and elk.
The geological formation of the Rockies resulted from a series of tectonic plate collisions that pushed the earth's crust upward millions of years ago.
Usage
Plural proper noun; almost always preceded by the definite article 'the'.