mountaintop

noun

moun·​tain·​top ˈmau̇n-tᵊn-ˌtäp 

: the summit of a mountain

Examples of mountaintop in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But near the mountaintops, more intense storms are expected, which could lead to more frequent and more intense avalanches during that winter window, Bair explained. —Sacbee.com, 14 Mar. 2026

While there are moss species in the desert and on snowy mountaintops, the warm, moist environments of the Southeastern United States are a moss playland. —Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026

Last year’s journey brought TCU close to the mountaintop of college basketball, but this season’s journey is about staying near the top with a mostly new band of adventurers. —Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Mar. 2026

To get back to the mountaintop, the Mustangs will need big performances by the senior trio of Caiden Braketa, Zeke Andrews and Frank Psaute. —Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1522, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for mountaintop

• barbershop
• countertop
• lollipop
• overtop
• photoshop
• tabletop
• turboprop
• atop
• backdrop
• backstop
• bebop
• blacktop

Kids Definition

mountaintop

noun

moun·​tain·​top ˈmau̇nt-ᵊn-ˌtäp 

: the peak of a mountain