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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In August, a mountain lion walked into a California home after the owners accidentally left the door open. Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025 Since 2010, the AGFC has confirmed 43 sightings of mountain lions in Arkansas. Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 9 Oct. 2025 Two mountain lion cubs found orphaned and malnourished in March have been released back into the wild after undergoing rehabilitation at San Diego Humane Society’s Ramona Wildlife Center. Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025 Since 2020, the center has cared for 16 mountain lions as well as thousands of other wild animals from baby songbirds to coyotes to bears. Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Sep. 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 22 Oct. 2025.

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mountain lion

noun
: cougar

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