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

  • (..) plain and simple. Okay. You know, there are no roads to the north. Well... I'm a mountain guide. I can take you there, professor. - Great. - That's great, I love hiking. - I would appreciate that. That'd be great. - Good. (..)
    2008 Journey to the Center of the Earth
  • (..) You know what we should do? We should go get in a batting cage. Yeah, okay, listen. I don't like this any more than you do. As long as you keep stocked with Mountain Dew... ...and TiVo we'll get along fine. - Sure. - Oh, wow. - That's an awesome coin collection. (..)
    2008 Journey to the Center of the Earth