Zermatt

[ German tser-maht ]

noun

1. a village in S Switzerland, near the Matterhorn: resort. 5,315 feet (1,620 meters) above sea level.

Zermatt

/ tsɛrˈmat /

noun

1. a village and resort in S Switzerland, in Valais canton at the foot of the Matterhorn: cars are not allowed in the area. Pop: 5988 (2000)

Example Sentences

Swiss-Italian boundaries will be changed in the region of Plateau Rosa, the Carrel refuge and Gobba di Rollin - all are near the Matterhorn and popular ski resorts including Zermatt.

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Climbers crossing the Theodul glacier above Zermatt noticed a hiking boot and crampons emerging from the ice.

From BBC

Zermatt’s problem is shared by other famous, or uniquely beautiful, parts of Europe.

From BBC

But Zermatt’s compromise with the alpine garden may be the right solution.

From BBC

The Zermatt authorities have decided enough is enough.

From BBC