Munro
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for Munro, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — In Scotland, a mountain with a summit higher than 3,000 feet.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Named after Sir Hugh Thomas Munro, the Scottish mountaineer who first catalogued these peaks in 1891.
Full origin of Munro →Frequently asked questions
What does “Munro” mean?
The word “Munro” means in Scotland, a mountain with a summit higher than 3,000 feet. In plain terms, a Scottish mountain over 3,000 feet, named after the man who first listed them all.
How do you use “Munro” in a sentence?
Here is “Munro” used in a sentence: “She has climbed over sixty munros across the Scottish Highlands.”
What part of speech is “Munro”?
“Munro” is a noun.
Where does the word “Munro” come from?
The word “Munro” dates back to around 1891. Named after Sir Hugh Thomas Munro, the Scottish mountaineer who first catalogued these peaks in 1891.
Is “Munro” a common word?
“Munro” is an uncommon word in modern English.