mountain

Definition

  • noun: an area of land that rises very high above the land around it and that is higher than a hill
  • noun: a landmass that projects conspicuously above its surroundings and is higher than a hill
  • synonyms: mount, mountainous, vast

Examples

  • She thought that he was 'making a mountain out of a molehill' by complaining about the placement of the silverware.

  • The climbers finally 'made it' to the top of the mountain.

  • a 'mountain' man [=a man who lives in the mountains]

Movie quotes

  • (..) And then it was nice. It was like just before the sun goes to bed down on the bayou. There was always a million sparkles on the water. Like that mountain lake. It was so clear, Jenny, it looked like there were two skies one on top of the other. And then in the desert, when the sun comes up, (..)
    1994 Forrest Gump