Definitions

1. noun

a member of a people of Tibet and Nepal who are skilled mountaineers and guides

“A team of Sherpa guides helped the climbers reach the summit.”

2. noun

a person who assists or guides someone, especially in a difficult or unfamiliar situation

“The Sherpa helped the lost tourist find his way back to the hotel.”

3. noun

a type of high-altitude boot worn by mountaineers and Sherpas

“The Sherpa wore his sturdy boots to climb the mountain.”

4. adjective

relating to or characteristic of the Sherpa people or their culture

“The Sherpa village was nestled in the mountains.”

5. verb

to guide or assist someone, especially in a difficult or unfamiliar situation

“The experienced Sherpa helped the novice climber navigate the mountain.”