mountain lion
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of mountain lion
An Americanism dating back to 1855–60
Example Sentences
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At the time, Kevin McManus with Pasadena Humane told ABC7 News that mountain lion sightings in the city are “extremely rare,” but noted that last year’s wildfires could be pushing cats further into residential areas.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
Wildlife officials successfully tranquilized a mountain lion that was spotted roaming in a front yard in Santa Monica, following several tense hours where residents were warned to stay indoors.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
The governor’s office said the crossing will help preserve several species, including the threatened mountain lion population in Los Angeles County.
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026
Fish and Wildlife officials tranquilized the animal with a game dart, after which the mountain lion ran east over a fence before the dart started taking effect.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
I screamed like a mountain lion and fell to the ground and rolled, throwing mud and dirt all over, but those pixies bit my nose, my cheeks, my ears, and all ten of my fingers.
From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff
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