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

Paradise Valley Ranch, bought in 2019, spans 9,600 acres and is home to elk, mule deer, antelope, golden eagles, and mountain lions. — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Clover was around four months old when she was found and is reportedly the 32nd mountain lion rescued by the Oakland Zoo. — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026

In addition to wolves, the state is also struggling to manage conservation of other predators, including bears and mountain lions, and lawmakers are now considering reintroducing grizzlies, the state’s storied and long-locally extinct mascot. — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026

Tour the sanctuary to see animals like wolves, bears, mountain lions, and bald eagles cared for in a natural environment. — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 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