mountain lion

noun

Examples of mountain lion in a Sentence

the problems created by mountain lions coming into contact with humans in suburban developments
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Soon, Anton started seeing reports of mountain lions running across roads, trying to escape the fire. Ari Daniel, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 May 2025 Both black bears and mountain lions are very active in the Topa Topas, and in my experience have lost their fear of us humans. Wes Siler, Outside Online, 27 Mar. 2025 Two animals, a young wolf and old mountain lion, lead a group of survivors against their monstrous counterparts (check out the teaser below). Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2025 During the search, a rescue helicopter spotted two mountain lions in the area where the boy had travelled. Colson Thayer, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mountain lion

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1615, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mountain lion was circa 1615

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“Mountain lion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mountain%20lion. Accessed 7 May. 2025.

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mountain lion

noun
: cougar

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