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.
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In footage shared with CNN, he can be seen on a foggy mountain as the wind blows.
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From there, destinations were shortlisted based on their proximity to mountains, lakes, rivers, beaches, hot springs, and national parks.
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In the shocking final scene, viewers see Leo—very much alive—somewhere in the mountains, riding a horse.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Madalena Araujo, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2025
The stand-up star celebrated the major milestone on Feb. 25 by skiing down a mountain in nothing but a red bikini, with a large group of women also sporting bathing suits in the snow.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
From there, destinations were shortlisted based on their proximity to mountains, lakes, rivers, beaches, hot springs, and national parks.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2025
In the shocking final scene, viewers see Leo—very much alive—somewhere in the mountains, riding a horse.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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“Mountain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mountain. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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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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