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
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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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The clip transitioned into a few family photos before showcasing videos of his children doing impressive flips and jumps down the mountain, with the ease of professionals.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 27 May 2025
The 33-year-old inmate, Angel Gaxiola, was discovered missing by the staff during a head count at Holton Conservation Camp, which is in the mountains northeast of Sylmar, about 9 p.m. Sunday, the department said.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
Or, if trees are your love language, head for the acclaimed Grand Forest Metsovo tucked away in the Pindus mountains.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 May 2025
The mountain lodge property is about 10 miles from Bear Lake, immersing travelers in the forested mountains of Logan Canyon.
—Becca Blond, AFAR Media, 26 May 2025
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Hannah Sacks, People.com, 27 May 2025
The 33-year-old inmate, Angel Gaxiola, was discovered missing by the staff during a head count at Holton Conservation Camp, which is in the mountains northeast of Sylmar, about 9 p.m. Sunday, the department said.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
Or, if trees are your love language, head for the acclaimed Grand Forest Metsovo tucked away in the Pindus mountains.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 May 2025
The mountain lodge property is about 10 miles from Bear Lake, immersing travelers in the forested mountains of Logan Canyon.
—Becca Blond, AFAR Media, 26 May 2025
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“Mountain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mountain. Accessed 3 Jun. 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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