mountain lion

noun

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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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Animals at the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary include parrots, mountain lions, bears, peacocks, horses and more. Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2026 Two mountain lion kittens — a male and a female — were fatally struck on Southland roadways within two days of each other, it was announced Thursday. City News Service, Daily News, 29 May 2026 In the Los Angeles area alone, 32 mountain lions have been struck and killed by vehicles since 2002, according to the Park Service. Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026 This mountain lion wasn't hanging around to apologize or ask if anyone in the house could spare a square, either. Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026 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 4 Jun. 2026.

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mountain lion

noun
: cougar

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