mountain
noun
moun·tain
ˈmau̇n-tᵊn 
often attributive
1
a
: a landmass that projects conspicuously above its surroundings and is higher than a hill
The sun set behind the mountains.
b
: an elongated ridge
2
a
: a great mass
… a mountain of a man …—
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b
: a vast number or quantity
a mountain of mail
a mountain of debt
Examples of mountain in a Sentence
She watched the sun set behind the mountains.
a cabin in the mountains
They both like mountain climbing.
We've received a mountain of mail.
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Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2026
Le Constellation lies at the heart of the luxury ski resort, just a short walk from the bottom station of the lift that takes skiers up into the mountains.
—Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 1 Jan. 2026
The town is best known for its October National Storytelling Festival, which brings mountain tales from near and far to the stage.
—Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
The snow will create slick travel conditions on Colorado’s mountain passes, and drivers should be prepared to tackle winter weather in higher elevations, according to a hazardous weather outlook from the weather service.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 31 Dec. 2025
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“Mountain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mountain. Accessed 4 Jan. 2026.
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mountain
noun
moun·tain
ˈmau̇nt-ᵊn
1
: an elevation higher than a hill
2
: a great mass or huge number
a mountain of mail
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