1. a high mountain, especially one in the Alps mountain range
2. a high mountain pasture
Usage: chiefly European

Examples

• The snow-capped alp towered above the valley.
• Hikers climbed the steep alp in search of the summit.
• The village nestled at the base of a massive alp.
• Cattle grazed peacefully on the green alp during summer.
• The shepherd led his flock to the high alp for better grass.
• From the alp, we could see for miles across the countryside.