cat-a-mountain

noun

ˌka-tə-ˈmau̇n-tᵊn How to pronounce cat-a-mountain (audio)
Definition of cat-a-mountainnext
as in panther
a large tawny cat of the wild tracks that looked to be those of a cat-a-mountain

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  1. panther
  2. cougar
  3. mountain lion
Noun
  • In 2010, another record was broken when Simpson’s Cartier onyx and diamond panther bracelet sold at Sotheby’s for $7 million.
    — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 7 Oct. 2026
  • This week, Ulbrich showed his players videos of panthers stalking their prey to drive the point home.
    — Josh Kendall, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of panther
Noun
  • Yes, the specific angle of the setting sun against the mountain's unique topography creates a shadow that resembles a cougar chasing its prey.
    — Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Lions, tigers, leopards, snow leopards, clouded leopards, jaguars, cheetahs, cougars and any hybrid of these species is protected.
    — Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of cougar
Noun
  • In California, wolves, bears and mountain lions are protected by state law.
    — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The loss came as such clashes are increasing, with climate change and urban sprawl bringing people closer to bears, mountain lions and other animals.
    — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of mountain lion
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“Cat-a-mountain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cat-a-mountain. Accessed 15 Oct. 2026.

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