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- Dictionarymountain/ˈmaʊntɪn/
noun
- 1. a large natural elevation of the earth's surface rising abruptly from the surrounding level; a large steep hill: "we set off down the mountain" Similar
- 2. a large pile or quantity of something: "a mountain of paperwork" Similar
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In the Oxford English Dictionary a mountain is defined as "a natural elevation of the earth surface rising more or less abruptly from the surrounding level and attaining an altitude which, relatively to the adjacent elevation, is impressive or notable." [5] Whether a landform is called a mountain may depend on local usage.
MOUNTAIN definition: 1. a raised part of the earth's surface, much larger than a hill, the top of which might be covered…. Learn more.
The meaning of MOUNTAIN is a landmass that projects conspicuously above its surroundings and is higher than a hill. How to use mountain in a sentence.
MOUNTAIN meaning: 1. a raised part of the earth's surface, much larger than a hill, the top of which might be covered…. Learn more.
a natural elevation of the earth's surface rising more or less abruptly to a summit, and attaining an altitude greater than that of a hill, usually greater than 2000 ft. (610 m) 2. a large mass of something resembling this, as in shape or size. 3. a huge amount. a mountain of incoming mail.
a very high hill: to climb a mountain. a mountain range. Fewer examples. It was a long climb up the mountain but the view was worth it. It was a remote mountain village with no electricity supply. The mountain was bathed in red-gold light from the setting sun. The mountains were capped with snow.
a natural elevation of the earth's surface rising more or less abruptly to a summit, and attaining an altitude greater than that of a hill, usually greater than 2,000 feet (610 meters). a large mass of something resembling this, as in shape or size. a huge amount: a mountain of incoming mail.
