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 Sierra Madre mountains appeared to help limit Simon's strength, with the rugged terrain reducing the storm's intensity and shrinking the area affected by its winds.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 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
And, what will happen to some of our most revered and beloved landscapes like the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales, Scottish Highlands and Welsh mountains, and the people who live and work there?
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
“Routes are everywhere, on the water, in the mountains, carried on airplanes, in boats of all kinds,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
They covered entire mountains, obscuring the small houses at the very top.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
