mountain goat

noun

1. Rocky Mountain goat.

mountain goat

noun

1. short for Rocky Mountain goat

2. any wild goat inhabiting mountainous regions

Word History and Origins

Origin of mountain goat¹

An Americanism dating back to 1825–35

Example Sentences

We kept our eyes peeled for black and brown bears, salmon leaping from the water, bald eagles by the dozens, playful otters, whales, seals, mountain goats, and more.

From Salon

The elusive artist's signature stencil-styled piece, which appears to show a mountain goat perched on a ledge as rocks fall, has been painted on a wall in Kew Green, Richmond.

From BBC

The park is home to 53 species of mammals, including moose, bears, elks, mountain goats and caribou.

From BBC

I go up to 12,000 feet and get to places where even mountain goats would have a hard time getting.

From New York Times

Fluffy white mountain goats perched among the crags of the Cascade Range have over the centuries become synonymous with the rugged landscape of Washington.

From Seattle Times