Sherpa

noun

Sher·​pa ˈsher-pə 

ˈshər-

: a member of a Tibetan people living on the high southern slopes of the Himalayas in eastern Nepal and known for providing support for foreign trekkers and mountain climbers

Examples of Sherpa in a Sentence

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Also, check out the women’s full zip version (Cozy Sherpa Jacket). —Julie Loffredi, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2023

Josiah Brown, a New York State travel expert known as The New York Sherpa, is a resident of upstate New York and knows Rhinebeck well. —Wendy O’Dea, Travel + Leisure, 21 Nov. 2023

Find it on Amazon Snuggle Up in a Cozy Hooded Sweatshirt with Sherpa Lining The Haellun Sherpa Lined Hooded Sweatshirt promises unmatched coziness. —Poppy Morgan, Rolling Stone, 15 Nov. 2023

Price at the time of publish: From $25 L.L.Bean Wicked Plush Sherpa Throw View On L.L.Bean This is the perfect gift for college students, homebodies, and anyone who likes to wrap themselves up in a blanket while watching a movie. —Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 14 Nov. 2023

On the other hand, the fall and winter months will require a bit thicker of a fabric to retain heat, making styles like the Good American Sherpa Jacket or American Eagle Oversized Plaid Fleece and Love Shacket viable options. —Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 31 Oct. 2023

On top of that, there would be a fee of $20,000 per month and a cost of $6,000 per hour of flying, Nick Copley, the president of the luxury website Sherpa Report, told Bloomberg. —Tori Latham, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2023

More Columbia Jackets on Sale at Amazon: Columbia Women's Benton Springs Full Zip Jacket Columbia Women's Fire Side Ii Sherpa Full Zip Jacket Columbia Women's Heavenly Hooded Jacket Columbia Women's Loop Trail Windbreaker Jacket At the time of publishing, the price started at $100. —Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2023

Find it on Amazon The Bliss Sherpa Fully Reversible Throw Blanket This plush throw is such a great addition to your home for fall. —Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

of Tibetan origin; akin to Tibetan (Central dialects) shārba, shārpo easterner, Sherpa

First Known Use

1847, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

sherpa

noun

sher·​pa

ˈshe(ə)r-pə,

ˈshər-

: a member of a people living on the high southern slopes of the Himalayas who are known for providing support for foreign trekkers and mountain climbers