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mtn.

mtn. is the abbreviation of mountain.

Meaning of mountain

Noun

mountain (countable and uncountable, plural mountains)

  1. (countable) An elevation of land of considerable dimensions rising more or less abruptly, forming a conspicuous figure in the landscape, usually having a small extent of surface at its summit.
    • Everest is the highest mountain in the world.
    Synonyms:
    mount
  2. (countable) 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.
  3. (figuratively) 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 October 1, Phil Dawkes, “Sunderland 2 - 2 West Brom”, in BBC Sport
  4. (historical, uncountable) Wine from Malaga made from grapes that grow on a mountain.
    • Called on Courtenay, with whom I walked to Hampstead Heath, and got into excellent spirits, enjoying fine fresh air; then dined with him tête-a-tête on mutton broth and mackerel and drank mountain and old port moderately.1785-1789, James Boswell, The English Experiment (diaries)
    Synonyms:
    barrow, berg, berry, pike
  5. (countable, slang) A woman's large breast.
  6. The twenty-first Lenormand card.

See all 16 meanings of mountain

Forms of mtn.

pluralmtns.
pluralmtn's
alternative formmtn

Questions about mtn.

What is mtn. the abbreviation of?
Mtn. is the abbreviation of mountain.

Words near mtn. in the dictionary

  1. mTLS
  2. mtls.
  3. MTM
  4. MTMs
  5. mtn
  6. mtn.
  7. mtns
  8. mtns.
  9. MTO
  10. MTOC
  11. MTOCs

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