Table Mountain

American  

noun

1. a mountain in the Republic of South Africa, near Cape Town. 3,550 feet (1,080 meters).

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Table Mountain British  

noun

1. a mountain in SW South Africa, overlooking Cape Town and Table Bay: flat-topped and steep-sided. Height: 1087 m (3567 ft)

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Example Sentences

In regions dominated by trees like Table Mountain pine and the pitch pine, fire is even more important.

From Salon • Oct. 20, 2024

However, unless unemployment rises sharply and rapidly, the outlook for euro zone interest rates could end up looking like Table Mountain, with rates on hold for quite some time.”

From Reuters • Sep. 14, 2023

Cape Town is viewed as one of the most beautiful cities in the world and is South Africa’s tourist highlight, with its majestic Table Mountain and picturesque Atlantic seaboard.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 7, 2023

The $600 million Cape Town Stadium offered a spectacular view of Table Mountain, but for a hefty price.

From Washington Times • Nov. 5, 2022

I touched each of the familiar pictures taped there: the Grand Canyon, the Milky Way, Victoria Falls, Table Mountain.

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon