Mountain Lion

B1 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈmaʊntən ˈlaɪən/

Definitions of mountain lion

noun a large landform that rises steeply above the surrounding area

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a mountain lion in the forest.

A2 Mountain lions are also known as cougars or pumas.

B1 Hikers should be cautious of encountering a mountain lion on the trail.

B2 Conservation efforts are being made to protect the habitat of the mountain lion.

C1 The mountain lion is a skilled predator, capable of taking down large prey.

C2 Researchers study the behavior of mountain lions to better understand their ecological role.

Examples of mountain lion in a Sentence

formal The mountain lion is also known as a cougar or puma.

informal I saw a mountain lion while hiking in the woods.

slang Watch out for that big cat, it might be a mountain lion!

figurative Dealing with that difficult client is like trying to tame a mountain lion.

Grammatical Forms of mountain lion

past tense

mountain lioned

plural

mountain lions

comparative

more mountain lion

superlative

most mountain lion

present tense

mountain lion

future tense

will mountain lion

perfect tense

have mountain lioned

continuous tense

is mountain lioning

singular

mountain lion

positive degree

mountain lion

infinitive

to mountain lion

gerund

mountain lioning

participle

mountain lioned

Origin and Evolution of mountain lion

First Known Use: 1774 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'mountain lion' originated in North America to describe the large wild cat species found in mountainous regions.
Evolution of the word: Originally referred to as 'mountain lion' in English, the term has remained consistent in describing the species over time.