sherpa
A local mountain guide or porter, particularly a male of the Nepalese Sherpa people so…A local mountain guide or porter, particularly a male of the Nepalese Sherpa people so employed.
» The sherpa blanket on the couch is perfect for cold evenings.
Meaning
3 senses(countable)A local mountain guide or porter, particularly a male of the Nepalese Sherpa people so employed.
ше́рпаšérpa, проводни́к-ше́рпаprovodník-šérpa
(countable)An expert accompanying a high-ranking leader to a summit meeting.
шерпšerp, ше́рпаšérpa
(countable, uncountable)A synthetic fabric with a long, thick pile, similar to faux fur, imitation lamb wool, or fleece.
- a member of the Himalayan people living in Nepal and Tibet who are famous for their skill as mountaineers
Examples
10 sentencesThe sherpa blanket on the couch is perfect for cold evenings.
The sherpa guided the climbers safely through the treacherous mountain pass.
We need a sherpa to help us navigate the new software system.
I love this hoodie — the sherpa lining makes it incredibly soft and warm.
This jacket has a sherpa lining that keeps you warm even in freezing temperatures.
Translations
3 languagesBy meaning 2
Origin
From Sherpa. The verb derives from the noun.From Sherpa. The verb derives from the noun.
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Forms
plural: sherpasWord family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable