mountain

noun

ˈmau̇n-tᵊn How to pronounce mountain (audio)
Definition of mountainnext
1
as in peak
an elevation of land higher than a hill my cousin likes to climb mountains just because she can

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2
as in loads
a considerable amount receives a mountain of mail every year for the holidays

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3
as in pile
a quantity of things thrown or stacked on one another he piled a mountain of mashed potatoes on his plate

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Recent Examples of mountain Fall is also a quieter window for mountain biking and patio dining in the village, and visitors can get a nice foliage tour of the mountain in a 4X4. — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Rescuers have been on high alert for more flooding from a new lake that formed high up in the Himalayan mountains after the initial floods Wednesday. — ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026 Amenities and experiences Vermejo isn't your typical mountain lodge or wilderness resort; there's no sprawling spa, gym, or swimming pool. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026 Reaching this secluded region requires specially equipped 4x4s capable of navigating volcanic landscapes, mountain tracks, and glacial river crossings that remain inaccessible for most of the year. — Gwen Nicol, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mountain
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mountain
  1. peak
  2. loads
  3. pile
  4. alp
  5. ton
  6. stack
  7. mount
  8. slew
Noun
  • While mega-cap pharma companies typically look to invest in assets that offer peak sales in the billions of dollars, Gayer has smaller targets in mind.
    — Brad Quick, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Up to half of the more than 200,000 mountain glaciers — vast, slow moving rivers of ice that creep across the world’s peaks — are expected to disappear by the end of this century, even if ambitious climate goals are met.
    — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of peak
Noun
  • Instead, Hongqi said the solar roof could help supply lower-voltage electrical loads, including air conditioning, refrigerators and the vehicle’s sentry or monitoring systems.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Together, Jaybush, Brad Chambers, and the American Heavy Moving team figured out a route through the city that avoided street trees, tight turns, and roads that run above old, fragile sewer pipes, which aren’t rated for heavy loads.
    — Nicola Twilley, New Yorker, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of loads
Noun
  • The government still has not come up with a solution to the mountainous piles of rotting garbage that accumulate on the streets for months.
    — Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Cole went online, bought Steiffs by the piles, and lined the shelves of King’s bedroom.
    — Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of pile
Noun
  • There have been a number previous instances of that, including a Germanwings flight that crashed into the French alps in 2015, killing everyone aboard.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 May 2026
  • Odds are most Dodgers fans haven’t seen, say, his Kunsthaus Bregenz, in a small town on the northern edge of the Austrian alps.
    — Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 6 Mar. 2026
Definition of alp
Noun
  • One of the rentable rooms is the bank vault, which still has its six-ton door and reinforced concrete walls.
    — Jolene Almendarez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Last year, the Swiss village of Blatten was completely buried after a glacier collapsed, sending millions of tons of ice and rock down mountainside.
    — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of ton
Noun
  • The Tates built an online empire by selling an image of extraordinary personal wealth through displays of sports cars, stacks of cash and luxury watches.
    — Jonny Hallam, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Winter Park High School athletic director Charlie Battaglini said the city of Winter Park, with a proud link to its schools, has always played a big role in the Wildcats’ record-setting stack of state all-sports championships.
    — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of stack
Noun
  • The head of the buck was partially mounted when it was measured during late March, but the back of the mount was still open, so the CBM officials could inspect the skull plate and the base of the antlers.
    — Richard P. Smith, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Related Stories Also revealed in the trailer are Chocobo mounts, a grappling hook and the new Summon Typhon and open-world exploration via parachute.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of mount
Noun
  • Deutsche downgrades Novo Nordisk to sell from hold Deutsche cited a slew of negative catalysts for the rating change.
    — Michael Bloom, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Daredevil originally debuted on Netflix; however, after Disney+ launched, a slew of Marvel series on Netflix reverted to the Mouse House’s streaming service in mid-March 2022.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026
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“Mountain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mountain. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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