mountain lion
Americannoun
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mountain lions
plural
noun
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Etymology
Origin of mountain lion
An Americanism dating back to 1855–60
Example Sentences
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There are also frequent mountain lion sightings in and around Los Angeles, including recent incidents in Santa Monica and Pasadena where lions were tranquilized and removed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
A state housing law meant to fast-track development hit a roadblock as endangered mountain lion habitat rulings stalled plans for 400 homes at Woodland Hills Country Club.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
However, the evidence linking mountain lion activity to changes in deer, coyote, and bobcat behavior was much stronger.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 28, 2026
As mountain lion activity increased, coyotes and bobcats were observed less frequently.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 28, 2026
Deer and foxes come to drink from it, secretly in the morning and evening, and now and then a mountain lion crouched flat laps its water.
From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck
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