1. a major mountain range in south-central Europe extending across eight countries
Usage: proper noun, usually capitalized as ‘Alps’
2. high mountains or mountain ranges in general
Usage: lowercase, often used in place names

Examples

• The Alps stretch across France, Switzerland, Italy, and several other countries.
• Many tourists visit the Swiss Alps for skiing and hiking.
• The Australian Alps are located in the southeastern part of the continent.
• She dreamed of climbing the snowy peaks of the European Alps.
• The Japanese Alps offer spectacular mountain scenery.
• Glaciers in the Alps are melting due to climate change.