mountain UK /ˈmaʊn.tɪn/US /ˈmaʊn.t(ə)n/noun 6forms 1phrases 1 noun6 •a very big rise in the land that goes up sharply, usually to a small topEverest is the highest mountain in the world.We spent the weekend hiking in the mountains. •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.There's still a mountain of work to do. •(figurative) A difficult task or challenge.Five minutes into the game the Black Cats were facing a mountain, partly because of West Brom's newly-found ruthlessness in front of goal but also as a result of the home side's defensive generosity. — 2011 •(slang) A woman's large breast. •The twenty-first Lenormand card. •(historical) Wine from Malaga made from grapes that grow on a mountain. formsmountains Phrases with mountain have a mountain to climbTo face a difficult task or challenge.
Mountain noun 1forms 1phrases 1 noun1 •A steam locomotive of the 4-8-2 wheel arrangement. formsMountains Phrases with Mountain have a mountain to climbTo face a difficult task or challenge.