mountaintop

noun

moun·​tain·​top ˈmau̇n-tᵊn-ˌtäp How to pronounce mountaintop (audio)
: the summit of a mountain

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According to People, the ceremony was set in beautiful outdoor scenery including cascading waterfalls, grand staircases, and mountaintop views, all witnessed by 250 guests. Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 27 May 2025 Moskowitz has reported live from rocket launches, space shuttle liftoffs and landings, suborbital spaceflight training, mountaintop observatories, and more. Clara Moskowitz, Scientific American, 26 May 2025 The title refers to a palatial mountaintop estate in Utah where four rich tech bros gather for a reunion (whoever found the spectacular location deserves a bonus). Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2025 While the franchise did reach the mountaintop when the team called Seattle home in 1979, the team has yet to win a title since settling in OKC. Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for mountaintop

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First Known Use

circa 1522, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mountaintop was circa 1522

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“Mountaintop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mountaintop. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.

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mountaintop

noun
moun·​tain·​top ˈmau̇nt-ᵊn-ˌtäp How to pronounce mountaintop (audio)
: the peak of a mountain

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