Jungfrau

American  

[yoong-frou] / ˈyʊŋˌfraʊ /

noun

1. a mountain in S Switzerland, in the Bernese Alps. 13,668 feet (4,166 meters).

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Jungfrau British  

/ ˈjʊŋfrau /

noun

1. a mountain in S Switzerland, in the Bernese Alps south of Interlaken. Height: 4158 m (13 642 ft)

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Example Sentences

Walk in the shadow of the nation’s trio of iconic peaks, Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau.

From National Geographic • Apr. 18, 2023

Urs Kessler, who runs Jungfrau Railways, a train that takes tourists up the highest mountain in Switzerland, was excited for the return of Chinese tourists after COVID-19 restrictions were lifted late last year.

From Reuters • Mar. 20, 2023

Naegeli said Jungfrau Railways hoped Chinese visitors would return in October for the Golden Week holiday.

From Reuters • Jul. 2, 2021

I never get tired of the view over the city: on a clear day you can see all the way to the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau mountains in the Bernese Alps.

From The Guardian • Sep. 2, 2019

While we were engaged upon it the weather suddenly changed; lightning flashed about the summits of the Jungfrau, and thunder "leaped" among her crags.

From The Glaciers of the Alps Being a narrative of excursions and ascents, etc. by Tyndall, John