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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However, clamp mounts have a robust design and are suitable for road and mountain riding.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
Recent forecasts indicate that, even after the mountain snow melts, Lake Mead and Lake Powell are expected to stay at about one-third of their capacity, the newspaper reported.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
Folks come for this High Country mountain town’s gorgeous fall color and scenic beauty, then stay for the class of talented and friendly business owners who bless the town with lovely art and delicious food.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
And just a few miles away, the Mountain Sky Guest Ranch provides a classic Montana dude ranch experience, complete with horseback riding, fly fishing, and breathtaking mountain views.
—Colin Burke, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2025
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
Recent forecasts indicate that, even after the mountain snow melts, Lake Mead and Lake Powell are expected to stay at about one-third of their capacity, the newspaper reported.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
Folks come for this High Country mountain town’s gorgeous fall color and scenic beauty, then stay for the class of talented and friendly business owners who bless the town with lovely art and delicious food.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
And just a few miles away, the Mountain Sky Guest Ranch provides a classic Montana dude ranch experience, complete with horseback riding, fly fishing, and breathtaking mountain views.
—Colin Burke, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2025
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“Mountain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mountain. Accessed 22 Apr. 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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