mountain lion

noun

Examples of mountain lion in a Sentence

the problems created by mountain lions coming into contact with humans in suburban developments
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Officials believe they were either killed by a mountain lion or another wolf. Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 27 Mar. 2025 Here, guests can see native wildlife, including mountain lions, Gila monsters, and free-flying hummingbirds, while learning about the adaptations that allow these animals to thrive in such an extreme environment. Visit Tucson, AFAR Media, 21 Mar. 2025 Cassy the mountain lion, named for the Cascade Mountains where she was found orphaned as a cub in 2007, died at her Kansas zoo at 17 years old. Rhiannon Saegert, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2025 The 79-year-old Oscar winner embraces the challenging role of the Dutton family matriarch alongside co-star Harrison Ford, confronting everything from mountain lions to the harsh realities of frontier life. Holly Williams, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mountain lion

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1615, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mountain lion was circa 1615

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“Mountain lion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mountain%20lion. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.

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mountain lion

noun
: cougar

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