mounting

noun

mount·​ing ˈmau̇n-tiŋ 

: mount entry 3 sense 2

Synonyms of mounting

• mount
• support
• shore
• reinforcement
• pillar
• brace
• prop

Examples of mounting in a Sentence

a mounting for an engine

a mounting for a diamond

Recent Examples on the Web

The weapon begins spinning violently, dragging the service member around before throwing him several yards from the mounting. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 15 July 2026

After that, there are further stages including preparation, conservation, and mounting. — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 14 July 2026

Featuring magnetic and screw-free mounting, these cameras snap onto any metal surface for a rock-solid hold in seconds. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026

Tremblay’s survival likely owed in part to the four-point restraint and robust mounting of flight attendant jump seats, which are designed to withstand higher crash loads than standard passenger seats, according to safety experts. — Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1618, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for mounting

• counting
• accounting
• amounting
• discounting
• dismounting
• recounting
• surmounting

Kids Definition

mounting

noun

mount·​ing ˈmau̇nt-iŋ 

: something that serves as a mount : support

a mounting for an engine

a mounting for a diamond