Looking for the meaning of the word MOUNTAIN in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of MOUNTAIN with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Mountain
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Middle English: from Old French montaigne, based on Latin mons, mont- ‘mountain’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈmaʊntɪn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a large natural elevation of the earth's surface rising abruptly from the surrounding level; a large steep hill
Short Definition:large natural elevation of earth's surface rising abruptly from surrounding level
Examples:- we set off down the mountain
- they sought refuge in the mountains
- a mountain peak
Definition:
a large pile or quantity of something
Short Definition:large pile or quantity of something
Examples:- a mountain of paperwork
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