Rockies

[rok-eez] / ˈrɒk iz /

NOUN

mountain range

Synonyms

STRONGEST

sierra

WEAK

Alps Andes Himalayas Rocky Mountains chain cordillera cordilleran belt fold belt massif mountain chain range

Example Sentences

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The largest impact was seen in the Rockies, where visitation declined 25%, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Santa was ready to recommend the Rockies draft Miller that summer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Only the Twins and Colorado Rockies have been worse since then.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

And losing for the second time to the Rockies, who are now 9-13?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

His ambitions had fixed upon the vast new America on the other side of the Rockies.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand