Matterhorn

American  

[mat-er-hawrn] / ˈmæt ərˌhɔrn /

noun

1. a mountain on the border of Switzerland and Italy, in the Pennine Alps. 14,780 feet (4,505 meters).

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Matterhorn British  

/ ˈmætəˌhɔːn /

noun

1. French name: Mont Cervin.  Italian name: Monte Cervino.  a mountain on the border between Italy and Switzerland, in the Pennine Alps. Height: 4477 m (14 688 ft)

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Matterhorn Cultural  

1. Mountain in the Alps on the border of Switzerland and Italy, celebrated for its distinctive shape.

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Matterhorn

While I was waiting to board the Matterhorn Bobsleds later, I met Erin Millan and her 10-year-old daughter Lilly, who told me about a strategy called “stacking.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026

The Matterhorn Bobsleds in 1959 would reenvision the thrill ride as one that could house a narrative.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2025

It aims to show, says director Frank H. Woodward, Gurr’s curiosity and fearlessness; for instance, he was the first man down an unfinished Matterhorn track.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 25, 2025

Swiss-Italian boundaries will be changed in the region of Plateau Rosa, the Carrel refuge and Gobba di Rollin - all are near the Matterhorn and popular ski resorts including Zermatt.

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2024

A tour included a mountain climb to the famous Matterhorn....

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly