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.
Recent Examples on the Web
The heavier rain was expected to remain in the mountains north of Boise, where a flood watch was issued as the rain combined with snowmelt to threaten low-lying and flood-prone areas.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 3 June 2024
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Complete with optimal arch support, adjustable straps, and anti-skid outsoles, these sandals will carry you up mountains, over rivers, and through the woods in total comfort.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2024
Its conservation efforts restore habitats and build awareness about and sympathy for endangered animals such as condors in California, southern mountain yellow legged frogs in the San Gabriel Mountains and bearded vultures in South Africa.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2024
For six weeks, prosecution and defense attorneys presented a mountain of documents, texts and recordings.
—Donald Nieman, The Conversation, 31 May 2024
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Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 3 June 2024
Camel Crown Women’s Waterproof Hiking Sandals Buy on Amazon $39 $30
Complete with optimal arch support, adjustable straps, and anti-skid outsoles, these sandals will carry you up mountains, over rivers, and through the woods in total comfort.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2024
Its conservation efforts restore habitats and build awareness about and sympathy for endangered animals such as condors in California, southern mountain yellow legged frogs in the San Gabriel Mountains and bearded vultures in South Africa.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2024
For six weeks, prosecution and defense attorneys presented a mountain of documents, texts and recordings.
—Donald Nieman, The Conversation, 31 May 2024
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“Mountain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mountain. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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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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