subdict-logo

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

  • (..) Why have we never met? Well, it's quite simple really. I get up at the crack of da- Ooh, I'm so terribly sorry about that. I get up at the crack of dawn always. Up the mountain, down the slopes, on the piste. You must be a very good skier. Well, I started when I was a mere babe in arms. (..)
    1975 The Return of the Pink Panther