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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The taxidermy mounts in the visitor center — which include a bear, a mountain lion, a red fox, a porcupine, a great horned owl and a rattlesnake — all are wearing party hats. John Meyer, Denver Post, 19 June 2025 In Oklahoma, mountain lions cannot be hunted, officials said. Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2025 Tension in the region boiled over earlier this year, when a mountain lion apparently entered the house where a ranch worker was staying and attacked his dog. Benji Jones, Vox, 21 May 2025 In one encounter, a mountain lion stops almost directly in front of the camera and seems to look into it. Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 16 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 5 Jul. 2025.

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mountain lion

noun
: cougar

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