Montserrat

[mont-suh-rat, mawn-ser-raht]

noun

1. an island in the Leeward Islands, in the SE West Indies: a British crown colony. 39½ sq. mi. (102 sq. km). Plymouth.

2. a mountain in NE Spain, NW of Barcelona: the site of Montserrat Monastery. 4,058 feet (1,237 meters).

Montserrat

noun

1. a volcanic island in the Caribbean, in the Leeward Islands: a UK Overseas Territory: much of the island rendered uninhabitable by volcanic eruptions in 1997. Capital: Brades (replacing Plymouth, effectively destroyed by the eruption). Pop: 5189 (2013 est). Area: 103 sq km (40 sq miles)

2. Ancient name: Mons Serratus. a mountain in NE Spain, northwest of Barcelona: famous Benedictine monastery. Height: 1235 m (4054 ft)

Example Sentences

“When people are going through stuff like that they get emotional and they get sad,” explained incoming fifth-grader Montserrat Garcia, leaning into the microphone as she assumed the role of mayor.

From Los Angeles Times

So Montserrat, a college student who wants to become a social worker, is trying.

From Los Angeles Times

Appointing high-profile managers can also benefit the federation in some instances as Bowyer admits part of his appeal was that "Montserrat wanted me because of my contacts".

From BBC

Spanish media reported Andic fell down a 150-meter ravine while hiking in an area of the Montserrat mountains known for its deep caves.

From BBC

In court on Monday, lawyers said three people with criminal convictions may be sent to the island of Montserrat - a British territory in the Caribbean - to serve their sentences.

From BBC