Mountain

/ˈmaʊntɪn/ noun

An elevation of land of considerable dimensions rising more or less abruptly, forming a conspicuous figure in the landscape, usually having a small extent of surface at its summit.

What it means

  1. (noun) An elevation of land of considerable dimensions rising more or less abruptly, forming a conspicuous figure in the landscape, usually having a small extent of surface at its summit. “We spent the weekend hiking in the mountains.”
  2. (noun) Something very large in size or quantity; a huge amount; a great heap. “He was a real mountain of a man, standing seven feet tall.”
  3. (noun) Of, belonging to, relating to, or found on a mountain; like a mountain in size; (of living things) growing or living on a mountain. “some mountain ranges; the high mountain top; a scenic mountain view; the mountain lodge; the leaves of mountain cranberries; a mountain goat”
  4. (noun) A difficult task or challenge.
  5. (noun) A woman's large breast.
  6. (noun) The twenty-first Lenormand card.
  7. (noun) Wine made from grapes that grow on a mountain.

Letter analysis

  • Mountain contains 8 letters: 4 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
  • It uses 7 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 2.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 10.

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Common questions

What does Mountain mean?

An elevation of land of considerable dimensions rising more or less abruptly, forming a conspicuous figure in the landscape, usually having a small extent of surface at its summit.

How many letters are in Mountain?

Mountain has 8 letters.

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