Added 9 October 2026 alps /ælps/ noun Categories: NatureUncommon Words noun ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about alps at Wordnik → Where our words come from → A large mountain system in south-central Europe; scenic beauty and winter sports make them a popular tourist attraction. Related Words: splaplaalpinealpesmassifcordillerasierrasmountainshighlands Back to today's word