noun
- plural of sierra; mountain ranges with jagged, saw-toothed ridges
Usage: often capitalized when referring to specific mountain ranges
Examples
- The sierras stretched across the horizon like giant teeth.
- We hiked through several sierras during our backpacking trip.
- The Sierra Nevada is one of California’s most famous sierras.
- Snow-capped sierras dominated the landscape.
- The ancient sierras were formed millions of years ago.
- Wildlife thrives in the diverse ecosystems of these sierras.