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Everest

EH-vuh-rihst

Everest (name) means Ellipsis of Mount Everest. A mountain on the border of Tibet, China and Nepal. Example: “It was unclear whether Pasang Dawa Sherpa planned a third ascent of Everest this season, which started in April and ends the first week of June. Such a feat has never been attempted in the history of Everest climbs, mountaineering experts say.”

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Ellipsis of Mount Everest. A mountain on the border of Tibet, China and Nepal.

"It was unclear whether Pasang Dawa Sherpa planned a third ascent of Everest this season, which started in April and ends the first week of June. Such a feat has never been attempted in the history of Everest climbs, mountaineering experts say." — (2023)

"The deadliest year on Everest remains 2015, when a devastating earthquake in Nepal triggered a series of avalanches on the mountain, killing 20 people." — (2025)

Ellipsis of Mount Everest. Epitome, ultimate

A surname.

verb

To repeatedly cycle up steep roads with a total distance equal to the height of Mount Everest.

"Training for an Everest expedition in 1994, Mallory wrote, he had Everested by cycling eight times up Mount Donna Buang, outside Melbourne." — (2020)

Word forms

Everested past tense, Everests plural, Everests singular

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Etymology

Mountain named after Sir George Everest. The surname may be from Norman French Devereux, meaning from Évreux.

Origin: French

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Everest” mean?

The word “Everest” means ellipsis of Mount Everest. A mountain on the border of Tibet, China and Nepal.

How do you pronounce “Everest”?

“Everest” is pronounced EH-vuh-rihst (/ˈɛvəɹəst/ in IPA).

How do you use “Everest” in a sentence?

Here is “Everest” used in a sentence: “The deadliest year on Everest remains 2015, when a devastating earthquake in Nepal triggered a series of avalanches on the mountain, killing 20 people.”

What part of speech is “Everest”?

Depending on how it is used, “Everest” can be a name and a verb.

Where does the word “Everest” come from?

The word “Everest” comes from French. Mountain named after Sir George Everest. The surname may be from Norman French Devereux, meaning from Évreux.

Is “Everest” a common word?

“Everest” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “Everest” have?

“Everest” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: ellipsis of Mount Everest. A mountain on the border of Tibet, China and Nepal.