mountain goat

noun

: a ruminant mammal (Oreamnos americanus) of mountainous northwestern North America that has a thick yellowish-white coat and slightly curved horns and resembles a goat

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Examples of mountain goat in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Spanning 71,000 acres, Custer State Park has plenty of room to share with its free-ranging bison herd and wildlife like elk, bighorn sheep, and mountain goats. —Dave Parfitt, USA Today, 30 May 2026

As the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies and the world's second largest dark sky preserve, Jasper National Park boasts an extensive trail network and the chance to spot wildlife like black and grizzly bears, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, and more. —Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2026

Also look out for elk, mountain goats, mountain lions, and prairie dogs. —Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 14 May 2026

In Wyoming, 63 percent of the state’s mountain goat range lies within roadless areas. —Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 19 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for mountain goat

• anecdote
• antidote
• asymptote
• creosote
• dimethoate
• epidote
• ferryboat
• motorboat
• overcoat
• petticoat
• riverboat
• undercoat

Kids Definition

mountain goat

noun

: a cud-chewing mammal of the mountains of western North America that has a thick yellowish white hairy coat and slightly curved black horns and closely resembles a goat