mountain lion

noun

: cougar sense 1

Synonyms of mountain lion

• panther
• cougar

Examples of mountain lion in a Sentence

the problems created by mountain lions coming into contact with humans in suburban developments

Recent Examples on the Web

The stakes are existential for the mountain range’s mountain lions, which are contending with critically low genetic diversity as close relatives mate. — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

Additionally, attracting deer to a property can increase the likelihood of encountering a mountain lion that is stalking deer or feeding on a kill. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 31 Oct. 2026

Authorities had not confirmed whether a mountain lion was in the area. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026

Deer eating pumpkins can attract mountain lions to your yard, and raccoons feasting on rotting gourds can spread disease. — Celia Frazier, Denver Post, 3 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1615, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for mountain lion

• hawaiian
• ixion
• mauryan
• orion
• procyon
• visayan
• amphitryon
• dandelion
• herodian
• heian
• ion
• mayan

Kids Definition

mountain lion

noun

: cougar