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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Although the chances of spotting the elusive wolverine or a mountain lion tend to be low, many other mammals make more frequent appearances in highly trafficked areas. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2025 Salazar said his ancestors lived in harmony with mountain lions for over 10,000 years, not by eliminating them but by learning from them. Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2025 The University of Arizona estimated that roughly 2,500 to 3,000 wild mountain lions are living in the state. Rachel Raposas, People.com, 3 June 2025 Wolves roamed California for thousands of years, like grizzly bears and mountain lions. Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 28 May 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 26 Aug. 2025.

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mountain lion

noun
: cougar

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