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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During this time, what is now the Canadian Rockies was covered in water, and animals swam above the ground that would later become mountains.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 15 May 2025
The most subdued of those was one of the most tempting: Hotel Wren in Twentynine Palms, which only opened in March, a 12-room, high-end retreat with muted colors, enormous rooms, custom furniture and poolside mountain views.
—Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
The top of the mammoth's head in the logo turns into mountains, making this a unique design with major ties to the community.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
In short, Argentina’s wines combine mountain coolness with intense sun, resulting in wines with energy, color, concentration, and freshness.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 15 May 2025
The most subdued of those was one of the most tempting: Hotel Wren in Twentynine Palms, which only opened in March, a 12-room, high-end retreat with muted colors, enormous rooms, custom furniture and poolside mountain views.
—Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
The top of the mammoth's head in the logo turns into mountains, making this a unique design with major ties to the community.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
In short, Argentina’s wines combine mountain coolness with intense sun, resulting in wines with energy, color, concentration, and freshness.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for mountain
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“Mountain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mountain. Accessed 20 May. 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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