Noun: the Alps
- A large mountain system in south-central Europe; scenic beauty and winter sports make them a popular tourist attraction
- Alps
Type of: chain, chain of mountains, mountain chain, mountain range, range, range of mountains
Part of: Austria, France, French Republic, Italia, Italian Republic, Italy, Oesterreich, Republic of Austria, Schweiz, Suisse, Svizzera, Swiss Confederation, Switzerland
Encyclopedia: The Alps