mound

1 of 2

verb

ˈmau̇nd 

mounded; mounding; mounds

transitive verb

1

archaic : to enclose or fortify with a fence or a ridge of earth

2

: to form into a mound

mound

2 of 2

noun

often attributive

1

archaic : hedge, fence

2

a(1)

: an artificial bank or hill of earth or stones

especially : one constructed over a burial or ceremonial site

(2)

: the slightly elevated ground on which a baseball pitcher stands

b

: a rounded hill or natural formation

3

a

: heap, pile

mounds of work

b

: a small rounded mass

a mound of mashed potatoes

Synonyms

Verb

• bank
• hill

Noun

• bank
• bar
• drift

Examples of mound in a Sentence

Verb

He mounded the food onto his plate.

a desk mounded with books and papers

Noun

the burial mounds of an ancient people

a mound of dirty laundry

a mound of mashed potatoes

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Glossy, evergreen foliage mounded up to about 18 inches tall with cheerful winter flowers that can come in white, yellow, pink, deep burgundy, and even multicolored and double forms — this is a group of true winter garden workhorses. —Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 2 Feb. 2024

Add diced berries, then transfer to a metal bowl set into an ice bath and stir frequently until mixture begins to mound, 20 to 30 minutes. —Adriene Rathbun, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Verb

origin unknown

Noun

origin unknown

First Known Use

Verb

1515, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

circa 1500, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

mound

1 of 2 noun

ˈmau̇nd 

1

: a small hill or heap of dirt or stones (as one made to mark a grave)

2

: the slightly raised ground on which a baseball pitcher stands

mound

2 of 2 verb

: to form into a mound