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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Then they got lost in the snow A Long Beach couple wanted to visit Lukens Lake, but a sudden shift in weather left them stranded with no overnight gear. Dec. 5, 2024 Lifestyle A mountain lion was stalking our campsite. Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2025 In Episode 1, Cara takes out an attacking mountain lion. Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025 Krause recalls the sounds of the resident foxes, birds, bobcats, and even a mountain lion that made their presence known and that signalled to the local human listeners the changing of the seasons. The New Yorker, 12 Feb. 2025 If the mountain lion attacks, fight back using anything around you. Brooke Baitinger, Sacramento Bee, 15 Jan. 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 14 Apr. 2025.

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mountain lion

noun
: cougar

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