mountain
noun
a natural elevation of the earth's surface rising more or less abruptly to a summit, and attaining an altitude greater than that of a hill, usually greater than 2,000 feet (610 meters).
mountains
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pluralof mountain.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The Bryson Fire, burning in the affluent coastal city of Malibu in Los Angeles county, has also sparked evacuation orders throughout the Santa Monica mountains and has grown to 147 acres.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
A brush fire in the mountains west of Los Angeles prompted evacuation warnings from officials on Thursday, as powerful winds risked spreading the blaze rapidly.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
In response, she wafted her hand around at the surrounding mountains as a flock of harlequin ducks flew overhead.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
White walls and broad windows keep the mountains and ocean in view, while a blue door opens onto an entryway capped by a 24-karat gold-leaf dome.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
Still, I could already hear that train whistle calling, could already see those tracks pointing toward the white-capped mountains of Colorado.
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
