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

  • (..) We've got raspberry jam,an apple tart.... But not much for afters. Oh,no,we're all right. I've just found some sponge cake. The Lonely Mountain I could make you some eggs if you'd-- -Just tea,thank you. -Oh,right. -You don't mind if l eat,do you? -No,not at alI. Bilbo! Bilbo Baggins! (..)
    2001 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
  • (..) It began with the forging of the Great Rings. Three were given to the Elves.' Immortal,wisest and fairest of all beings. Seven to the Dwarf-lords.' Great miners and craftsmen of the mountain halls. And nine... ...nine rings were gifted to the race of Men... ... who,above all else,desire power. (..)
    2001 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring