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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As Californians increasingly contend with living among wolves, black bears and mountain lions, an offbeat new fantasy movie reflects many state residents’ anxieties about their proximity to wildlife. Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025 Read Next California Orphan mountain lion cubs found hiding under car after mom killed, California zoo says January 29, 2025 1:56 PM Read Next North Carolina ‘Spirited’ tiger dies at North Carolina rescue after tumors spread. Rhiannon Saegert, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2025 But subduing the mountain lion on her stoop is only the beginning of what Cara and the Duttons face on the homefront this season, as the premiere closes with a chorus of wolves howling at an uncomfortably close distance. Hunter Ingram, Variety, 23 Feb. 2025 For those who encounter a mountain lion, the department advised against running away or staring into its eyes. Brooke Baitinger, Sacbee.com, 23 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 13 Jun. 2025.

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mountain lion

noun
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