everest
everest — noun
1. the tallest peak on Earth, rising in the Himalayas along the boundary where Nepa
the tallest peak on Earth, rising in the Himalayas along the boundary where Nepal meets Tibet; a snow-covered landmark that draws climbers and explorers from all over the world.
Sofie trained for two years before her attempt to climb Everest.
collocation: climb Everest
The weather on Everest can change very quickly, making the climb dangerous.
Kian's uncle worked as a guide on Everest for more than a decade.
A documentary about the Everest base camp won an award last year.
Tanvi read that hundreds of climbers try to reach the top of Everest each year.
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In informal or journalistic English, the name Everest is sometimes used figuratively to describe the most difficult challenge or the highest achievement in a particular field (e.g., 'passing the bar exam felt like climbing Everest'). This figurative use is less common than the literal geographical meaning and is not found in formal writing.