Matterhorn

American

[mat-er-hawrn] / ˈmæt ərˌhɔrn /

noun

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

Matterhorn British

/ ˈmætəˌhɔːn /

noun

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

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

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While Disney is said to have been adamant that he didn’t want his park to be a coaster haven, he could acquiesce for the right, story-driven project, as evidenced by the 1950s creation the Matterhorn.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 17, 2025

A number of rides, especially those in Fantasyland, received upgrades — key additions were made to the Matterhorn and Alice in Wonderland, for instance.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 17, 2025

Last July, human remains found close to Matterhorn were confirmed to be those of a German climber missing since 1986.

From BBC • Sep. 30, 2024

Part of the area affected will be beneath the Matterhorn, one of Europe's tallest mountains, and close to a number of popular ski resorts.

From BBC • Sep. 30, 2024

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

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly

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