noun
Uncommon
Munro
Munro (noun) means In Scotland, a mountain with a summit higher than 3,000 feet. Example: “She has climbed over sixty munros across the Scottish Highlands.”
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In Scotland, a mountain with a summit higher than 3,000 feet.
"She has climbed over sixty munros across the Scottish Highlands."
How to use Munro
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA Scottish mountain over 3,000 feet, named after the man who first listed them all.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Munroes, Munros
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She has climbed over sixty _____ across the Scottish Highlands.
Etymology
Named after Sir Hugh Thomas Munro, the Scottish mountaineer who first catalogued these peaks in 1891.
Class of 1891
Munro joined the language around 1891.
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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.
