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

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

Bears, wild pigs, mountain lions and coyotes were at the top of the list in California, according to the study. — Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 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

Oakdale police are warning residents after a mountain lion was spotted early Monday in a residential area of the city. — Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 29 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