noun
mount
A mountain, especially as part of its name.
Mount Rainier rises above the surrounding forests in Washington.
Etymology
Latin mons means mountain. Mount preserves that direct geographical meaning, especially before the proper name of a mountain.
More examples
- We can see Mount Hood from the kitchen window.
- The trail leads toward the base of Mount Whitney.
- Clouds hide the summit of Mount Everest this morning.
Forms
mount · mounts
mountainous adjective — Having many mountains or high, steep slopes.