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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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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.
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.
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.
noun. 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.
Definition of mountain noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
A generally massive and usually steep-sided, raised portion of the Earth's surface. Mountains can occur as single peaks or as part of a long chain. They can form through volcanic activity, by erosion, or by the collision of two tectonic plates.
