Chamonix

[ sham-uh-nee, sham-uh-nee; French sha-maw-nee ]

/ ˌʃæm əˈni, ˈʃæm ə ni; French ʃa mɔˈni /

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noun

a mountain valley in E France, N of Mont Blanc.

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Also Cha·mou·ni

[French sha-moo-nee]. /French ʃa muˈni/.

Words nearby Chamonix

Chaminade, chamiso, chammy, chamois, chamomile, Chamonix, Chamorro, Chamos, chamosite, chamotte, champ

How to use Chamonix in a sentence

Walmsley flew into France about 10 days ago, but he didn’t arrive in Chamonix until August 24.
Jim Walmsley’s Plan for UTMB? A Little Pre-Race R&R.|jversteegh|August 26, 2021|Outside Online
More than 10,000 trail runners from around the world are participating in one of the seven races this week in Chamonix, including 2,500 in the 171km UTMB.
Jim Walmsley’s Plan for UTMB? A Little Pre-Race R&R.|jversteegh|August 26, 2021|Outside Online
Norway’s Erik-Sebastian Krogvig was the eventual winner of the TDS, making it back to Chamonix after 18 hours, 49 minutes, 58 seconds.
Czech Runner Dies from Falling During UTMB’s TDS Race in Chamonix|jversteegh|August 25, 2021|Outside Online
It is believed to be the first death in the 19-year history of the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc races in and around Chamonix.
Czech Runner Dies from Falling During UTMB’s TDS Race in Chamonix|jversteegh|August 25, 2021|Outside Online

For Walmsley, avoiding the public eye means staying off social media and donning an incognito getup while out and about in Chamonix, France.
What You Missed|mmirhashem|August 20, 2021|Outside Online
But Pasang outpaced them, impressed her instructors and won a scholarship for more training in Chamonix, France.
Breaking Mount Everest’s Glass Ceiling|Amanda Padoan, Peter Zuckerman|March 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Skiing may claim to be the height of sophistication—the stuff of Chamonix and Gstaad.
Down With Downhill Skiing!|Bryan Curtis|February 16, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Places like Verbier, Chamonix, or St. Moritz offer all the Alpine charms, but with a hint of glamour and style.
Gal With a Suitcase|Jolie Hunt|January 31, 2010|DAILY BEAST
His first walking was in the Chamonix district; and here he very soon found his strength and elasticity come back to him.
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume 1|Francis Maitland Balfour
Then he went to the doctor of Chamonix, Michel Paccard, and told him his secret.
The Spell of Switzerland|Nathan Haskell Dole
The valley of Chamonix is supposed to be due to glacial action.
The Spell of Switzerland|Nathan Haskell Dole
Both travellers died before morning, and the guides then attempted to descend to Chamonix.
Adventures on the Roof of the World|Mrs. Aubrey Le Blond
As exciting an experience as can well be imagined took place on the Aiguille du Midi at Chamonix in 1871.
Adventures on the Roof of the World|Mrs. Aubrey Le Blond

British Dictionary definitions for Chamonix

Chamonix

/ (ˈʃæmənɪ, French ʃamɔni) /

noun

a town in SE France, in the Alps at the foot of Mont Blanc: skiing and tourist centre. Pop: 9830 (1999)

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