mountain
noun
moun·tain
ˈmau̇n-tᵊn 
often attributive
1
a
: a landmass that projects conspicuously above its surroundings and is higher than a hill
The sun set behind the mountains.
b
: an elongated ridge
2
a
: a great mass
a mountain of a man—
E. K. Brown
E. K. Brown
b
: a vast number or quantity
a mountain of mail
a mountain of debt
Examples of mountain in a Sentence
She watched the sun set behind the mountains.
a cabin in the mountains
They both like mountain climbing.
We've received a mountain of mail.
Recent Examples on the Web
Around two hours later, a Life Flight helicopter was seen bringing one person off the mountain.
—Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024
The shortest trail route from the mountain's base to its summit stretches 10.7 miles, according to the National Park Service.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 10 May 2024
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Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024
The shortest trail route from the mountain's base to its summit stretches 10.7 miles, according to the National Park Service.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 10 May 2024
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“Mountain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mountain. Accessed 13 May. 2024.
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mountain
noun
moun·tain
ˈmau̇nt-ᵊn
1
: an elevation higher than a hill
2
: a great mass or huge number
a mountain of mail
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