dis·mount
(ˌ)dis-ˈmau̇nt 
dismounted; dismounting; dismounts
1
: to throw down or remove from a mount or an elevated position
especially
: unhorse
2
1
obsolete
: descend
2
: to alight from an elevated position (as on a horse)
also
: to get out of an enclosed craft or vehicle
: the act of dismounting
Examples of dismount in a Sentence
Verb
The cyclist dismounted and walked her bike across the street.
The gymnast dismounted from the parallel bars.
Recent Examples on the Web
Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2024
Operators must dismount on city trails less than 5 feet wide when pedestrians or horses are within 50 feet.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2024
On my travels throughout the United States, when dismounting my bike, people stared at me, shocked and questioning my ability to ride.
—Sophie Morgan, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2024
My guide, Jonathon Kibler, dismounts his mule to look for a print.
—Bill Heavey, Field & Stream, 1 Feb. 2024
At almost every point along the front, expectations and results have diverged as Ukraine has shifted to a slow-moving dismounted slog that has retaken only slivers of territory.
—Washington Post Staff, Washington Post, 4 Dec. 2023
Lessons are useful for learning things like how to dismount a ski lift properly, how and where to stop, and who has the right-of-way on the downhill (anyone in front of you).
—Alisha McDarris, Popular Science, 27 Dec. 2023
Cyclocross races take place on difficult terrain such as mud and sand and riders often have to dismount and run with their bikes.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 5 Dec. 2023
Camacho dismounted, put Justin in a safe position and stepped toward the charging horse with his arms out but not waving.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Aug. 2023
Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2023
This vehicle, with a crew of three and capacity for six dismounts, was seen active in Kharkiv when Russia invaded, and remained operational early in 2023.
—Sébastien Roblin, Popular Mechanics, 2 Sep. 2023
The slides also have expanded dismount benches at the bottom, where kids who need extra assistance can get help without worrying about holding up the slide for others.
—Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2023
From Daniels’ perspective, whether he was given a more graceful dismount or fired are more about public messaging than about actual events.
—Evan Grant, Dallas News, 18 Aug. 2023
Her full-twisting double-back dismount from the balance beam, hastily scrapped the last time she was seen in gymnastics competition two years ago, was back.
—Maggie Astor, New York Times, 6 Aug. 2023
Thankfully, her unique gainer tucked full dismount was already hands-free.
—Helen Li, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2023
Showing no signs of the nerves that plagued her performance on beam during qualifications, Chiles added in a more difficult double pike dismount to eek out some additional points and stuck the landing.
—Alice Park/tokyo, Time, 27 July 2021
Swinging on the bars, Ciena Alipio suddenly peeled off during her dismount.
—Helen Li, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2023
Verb
Cyclists will be asked to dismount their bikes, but can roll them across the bridge between the bike paths on either side of the river.
—Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2024
Operators must dismount on city trails less than 5 feet wide when pedestrians or horses are within 50 feet.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2024
On my travels throughout the United States, when dismounting my bike, people stared at me, shocked and questioning my ability to ride.
—Sophie Morgan, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2024
My guide, Jonathon Kibler, dismounts his mule to look for a print.
—Bill Heavey, Field & Stream, 1 Feb. 2024
At almost every point along the front, expectations and results have diverged as Ukraine has shifted to a slow-moving dismounted slog that has retaken only slivers of territory.
—Washington Post Staff, Washington Post, 4 Dec. 2023
Lessons are useful for learning things like how to dismount a ski lift properly, how and where to stop, and who has the right-of-way on the downhill (anyone in front of you).
—Alisha McDarris, Popular Science, 27 Dec. 2023
Cyclocross races take place on difficult terrain such as mud and sand and riders often have to dismount and run with their bikes.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 5 Dec. 2023
Camacho dismounted, put Justin in a safe position and stepped toward the charging horse with his arms out but not waving.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Aug. 2023
Noun
Later evolutions include the roper style, which features a shorter, flat heel for quick dismounts and was spurred by the popular rodeo event.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2023
This vehicle, with a crew of three and capacity for six dismounts, was seen active in Kharkiv when Russia invaded, and remained operational early in 2023.
—Sébastien Roblin, Popular Mechanics, 2 Sep. 2023
The slides also have expanded dismount benches at the bottom, where kids who need extra assistance can get help without worrying about holding up the slide for others.
—Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2023
From Daniels’ perspective, whether he was given a more graceful dismount or fired are more about public messaging than about actual events.
—Evan Grant, Dallas News, 18 Aug. 2023
Her full-twisting double-back dismount from the balance beam, hastily scrapped the last time she was seen in gymnastics competition two years ago, was back.
—Maggie Astor, New York Times, 6 Aug. 2023
Thankfully, her unique gainer tucked full dismount was already hands-free.
—Helen Li, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2023
Showing no signs of the nerves that plagued her performance on beam during qualifications, Chiles added in a more difficult double pike dismount to eek out some additional points and stuck the landing.
—Alice Park/tokyo, Time, 27 July 2021
Swinging on the bars, Ciena Alipio suddenly peeled off during her dismount.
—Helen Li, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2023
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“Dismount.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dismount. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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