—mountain /ˈmaʊn.tɪn/ aep /-tən/
noun [C] (LARGE AMOUNT)
F0 UK a large amount of food that is stored instead of being sold, so that prices for it do not fall:
» a grain mountainThesaurus+: ↑Masses and large amounts of thingsa mountain of sthC2 a large amount of something:
» I've got a mountain of work to do.Thesaurus+: ↑Masses and large amounts of thingsnoun [C] (VERY LARGE HILL)
► A2 a raised part of the Earth's surface, much larger than a hill, the top of which might be covered in snow: » The Matterhorn is one of the biggest mountains in Europe.» The Rockies are a mountain chain/range in the western USA.» I'd love to go mountain-climbing.» We're going to the mountains (= an area where there are mountains) for our holiday.Thesaurus+: ↑Hills and mountains• • •
Extra Examples:» We camped on one of the lower slopes of the mountain.» The view from the top of the mountain is breathtaking.» What's the highest mountain in Europe?» After three days lost in the mountains, all the climbers arrived home safe and sound.» They slowly ascended the steep path up the mountain.