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 Exactly one minute later, a mountain lion appeared in the same spot. Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 13 Mar. 2025 After a meteor unleashes a virus that turns zoo animals into zombies, a mountain lion (David Harbour) and wolf (Gabbi Kosmidis) lead a team of surviving animals to stop the virus and rescue their zoo. Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2025 The 79-year-old Oscar winner embraces the challenging role of the Dutton family matriarch alongside co-star Harrison Ford, confronting everything from mountain lions to the harsh realities of frontier life. Holly Williams, CBS News, 28 Feb. 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 22 Apr. 2025.

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mountain lion

noun
: cougar

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