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

  • (..) Hey, Dad, listen to this. Knock, knock. - Who's there? - Shelby. Shelby who? Shelby coming around the mountain When she comes - Knock knock. - Who's there? - Nobody. - Nobody who? (..)
    2006 The Pursuit of Happyness
  • (..) We sing about them. Please don't move That stumbling block But I won't give up No, no - Lord don't move that mountain - Please don't move that mountain When's your test? Tomorrow. Are you ready? Of course. (..)
    2006 The Pursuit of Happyness