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mountain lion

noun

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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There’s a tropical rain forest, elephants and giraffes in Africa, North American mountain lions, wolves and polar bears and an opportunity to travel back to the age of the dinosaurs. Martha Ross, Mercury News, 24 Nov. 2025 Colorado Parks and Wildlife rangers responded to Taylor Canyon in Gunnison City Mountain Park on Friday after the mountain lion’s carcass was discovered near a group of campsites, according to a news release from the agency. Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 24 Nov. 2025 Neighbors also reported mountain lion activity in the area, the Sheriff’s Office said. Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 17 Nov. 2025 Neighbors also reported mountain lion activity in the area. Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 17 Nov. 2025 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 3 Dec. 2025.

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mountain lion

noun
: cougar

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