Sherpa (Noun)
Meaning
A member of the Himalayan people living in Nepal and Tibet who are famous for their skill as mountaineers.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The team of trekkers hired a sherpa to lead them through the Himalayas, due to his extensive experience and knowledge of the mountains.
- After years of climbing with the famous sherpa guide, he had finally made it to the summit of Mount Everest.
- Tenzing Norgay, the sherpa who first climbed Everest with Ed Hillary, became an international celebrity.
- The mountaineer knew she had to find a reliable sherpa to assist her during the intense climb.
- Local families often rely on the income from sherpa tourism to support their agrarian lifestyle.