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- Dictionarymoun·tain/ˈmount(ə)n/
noun
- 1. a large natural elevation of the earth's surface rising abruptly from the surrounding level; a large steep hill: "the village is backed by awe-inspiring mountains" Similar
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The meaning of MOUNTAIN is a landmass that projects conspicuously above its surroundings and is higher than a hill. How to use mountain in a sentence.
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). a large mass of something resembling this, as in shape or size. a huge amount: a mountain of incoming mail.
In the Oxford English Dictionary a mountain is defined as "a natural elevation of the earth surface rising more or less abruptly from the surrounding level and attaining an altitude which, relatively to the adjacent elevation, is impressive or notable."
MOUNTAIN definition: 1. a raised part of the earth's surface, much larger than a hill, the top of which might be covered…. Learn more.
a raised part of the earth's surface, much larger than a hill, the top of which might be covered in snow: The Matterhorn is one of the biggest mountains in Europe. The Rockies are a mountain chain / range in the western United States. I'd love to go mountain - climbing.
A mountain is much larger than an average hill; it's a mass of land that rises up to 2000 feet or so. Mountain does not always describe a land mass. It can also be used to refer to an undertaking, a pile of something, or even a large dose of trouble.
Definition of mountain noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
