mountains
Translation
mountains
Examples
We hiked in the mountains.
We hiked in the mountains.
The mountains are covered in snow.
The mountains are covered in snow.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) mountains (a large natural elevation of the earth's surface) We love the mountains in Colorado.
Similar Words
Synonyms: peaks, ranges, highlands; Antonyms: valleys, plains
Etymology
From Old French 'montaigne', from Latin 'mons' (mountain).
Memory Tips
Think of a large 'mound' of earth that 'mounts' up to the sky.