mountain lion

noun

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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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Armed with a forestry degree from Yale, Leopold was tasked with running a program to eradicate wolves and mountain lions in New Mexico and Arizona. Mark Vanderschaaf, Twin Cities, 18 May 2026 That’s not counting the park’s roster of wildlife, from black bears and mountain lions to owls, pronghorns, and bighorn sheep. Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026 Davis residents are being urged to be on alert after a possible mountain lion was spotted on the outskirts of town. Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 14 May 2026 If the mountain lion attacks, fight back using anything around you. Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026 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 21 May. 2026.

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mountain lion

noun
: cougar

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