jɪˈzɪmɪti

Definitions

1. noun

A national park in California, famous for its granite cliffs, waterfalls, and giant sequoia groves.

“We spent our vacation hiking in Yosemite and were awestruck by the beauty of the valley.”

2. proper noun

A valley in California, originally named after a Miwok chief, and later named after the Miwok word for ‘killer of men’.

“Yosemite Valley is one of the most popular tourist destinations in California.”