Appalachian

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noun

Ap·​pa·​la·​chian ˌa-pə-ˈlā-ch(ē-)ən  -ˈla- 

-sh(ē-)ən

: a native or resident of the Appalachian mountain area

Appalachian

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adjective

: of, relating to, or characteristic of the Appalachian mountain area or its inhabitants

the Appalachian trail

Appalachian music

Examples of Appalachian in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Steel columns throughout the terminal are structured similarly to trees, and the area is lit by constellation lighting reminiscent of the Appalachian night sky. — Finch Walker, USA Today, 25 June 2026

The twisting blacktop was built for travelers seeking Appalachian overlooks and a panoramic drive for all seasons, with undulating slopes of color in the fall and a bounty of forest canopy in summer. — Sarah Rose, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2026

The same storm system is expected to push into the mid-Atlantic and Appalachian regions Monday, bringing a Level 2 of 5 risk of severe thunderstorms. — Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 22 June 2026

Its coasters impress, food celebrates Appalachian traditions, and cinnamon bread has a cult following. — Jacqueline Dole, Southern Living, 22 June 2026

Bias against Catholics remained a robust force in Appalachian politics, too. — Matthew Smith, The Conversation, 8 June 2026

In the Appalachian mountains, this form took particular root. — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1965, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1763, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing Appalachian

• Appalachian dulcimer