Sierra

/siˈerə/

noun

A mountain range with many sharp tops.

The Sierra Nevada is a beautiful mountain range in California.

Geographic

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Pro Tip 1/2

Used to describe landscapes in geography, not just any mountains.

The sierras of South America are stunning.

Pro Tip 2/2

Refers to ranges with jagged profiles, often used for those in Spanish-speaking regions.

The Andes is another sierra with high peaks.

ridge

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