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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California has long regulated the killing and trapping of many wild animals, requiring permits and proof that a mountain lion or bear has killed livestock or threatened humans before it can be euthanized. Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2025 Harper says food preferences may be a product of what a mountain lion learned from its mother. Amanda Kooser, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025 The absence of mountain lions in Michigan might make some feel safer, but it’s played havoc with the local ecosystem. Rhiannon Saegert, Kansas City Star, 18 Mar. 2025 Soon, Anton started seeing reports of mountain lions running across roads, trying to escape the fire. Ari Daniel, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 May 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 25 May. 2025.

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mountain lion

noun
: cougar

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