English · Nature & Environment
mountains
/ˈmaʊntɪnz/
[/ˈmaʊntɪnz/]
plural of mountain
Beginnernoun
Definition
Mountains is the plural of mountain, very high areas of land with steep sides.
Example
Snow covered the mountains.
Snow covered the mountains.
Etymology
From Latin 'mons'; the plural adds '-s'.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in nature and travel.