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

Earlier this month, a mountain lion was seen roaming around in the city's Panhandle neighborhood just east of Golden Gate Park. — Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026

According to the sheriff’s office, deputies killed the mountain lion because of the injury, the animal’s proximity to locations frequented by children and its presence in a populated area. — Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 17 Sep. 2026

There are also frequent mountain lion sightings in and around Los Angeles, including recent incidents in Santa Monica and Pasadena where lions were tranquilized and removed. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Hike in groups when possible, keep children close, and remain aware of your surroundings, especially during dawn, dusk and night hours when mountain lions are most active. — Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 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