MOUNTAIN

[noun] [C] - a raised part of the Earth's surface, larger than a hill, the top of which might be covered in snowThe Matterhorn is one of the biggest mountains in Europe.Some people find that the mountain air makes them dizzy.He was the first climber to reach the mountain's summit/peak.The Rockies are a mountain chain/range in the western USA.At this time of year, the mountain roads/paths are blocked by snow.I'd love to go mountain-climbing.We're going to the mountains (= an area where there are mountains) for our holiday.Mountains is also used as part of a name for a group of mountains.the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia(figurative) I've got a mountain/mountains (= a lot) of work to do.(figurative) You'll never eat that mountain (= large amount) of food.(UK) A mountain is also a large amount of food which is kept in storage instead of being sold, so that prices for it do not fall.Something should be done about the grain mountains and wine lakes of the EU.I think you're making a mountain out of a molehill (= making something unimportant seem important).A mountain bike is a bicycle with thick tyres, straight handlebars and usually a lot of gears, originally made for riding on hills or rough ground, but now often used on roads.A mountain lion is a cougar.