English · Nature & Environment
mountain
/ˈmaʊntɪn/
[/ˈmaʊntɪn/]
very high land
Beginnernoun
Definition
A very high area of land with steep sides, higher than a hill.
Example
From our window we could see snow on the distant mountain peaks.
From our window we could see snow on the distant mountain peaks.
Etymology
From Latin "mons," mountain, via Old French "montaigne."
How & Where It’s Used
A common nature word for a high landform.