1
: a high hill : mountain
—used especially before an identifying name
Mount Everest
2
archaic
: earthwork sense 1
mounted; mounting; mounts
2
: to increase in amount or extent
expenses began to mount
3
: to get up on something above the level of the ground
especially
: to seat oneself (as on a horse) for riding
1
a
: to go up : climb
b(1)
: to seat or place oneself on
(2)
: to climb on top of for copulation
2
a
: to lift up : raise
b(1)
: to put or have in position
mount artillery
(2)
: to have as equipment
c(1)
: to organize and equip (an attacking force)
mount an army
(2)
: to launch and carry out (something, such as an assault or a campaign)
3
: to set on something that elevates
4
a
: to cause to get on a means of conveyance
b
: to furnish with animals for riding
5
: to post or set up for defense or observation
mounted some guards
6
a
: to attach to a support
b
: to arrange or assemble for use or display
7
a
: to prepare (something, such as a specimen) for examination or display
b
: to prepare and supply with materials needed for performance or execution
mount an opera
mounter
noun
1
: an act or instance of mounting
specifically
: an opportunity to ride a horse in a race
2
a
: the material (such as cardboard) on which a picture is mounted
b
: a jewelry setting
c(1)
: an undercarriage or part on which a device (such as a motor or an artillery piece) rests in service
(2)
: an attachment for an accessory
d
: a hinge, card, or acetate envelope for mounting a stamp
e
: a glass slide with its accessories on which objects are placed for examination with a microscope
3
: a means of conveyance
especially
: saddle horse
Synonyms
Examples of mount in a Sentence
Verb
Their troubles have continued to mount.
The pressure mounted as the crisis continued.
The cowboy mounted his horse and then quickly dismounted.
She mounted her bicycle and rode away.
Recent Examples on the Web
The Arizona Republic, 11 Apr. 2024
More on Britain British Museum’s New Leader: The British Museum named Nicholas Cullinan, an art historian who currently runs the National Portrait Gallery in London, as its new director, while facing the fallout from a theft scandal and as calls for the return of objects in its collection mount.
—Elizabeth Paton, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2024
History buffs probably won’t be the only ones fascinated as the movie slows down to show how Crockett constructs a lean-to shelter in the wilderness while recovering from his injuries, and later manages to coax a wild horse to become his replacement mount.
—Joe Leydon, Variety, 8 Mar. 2024
One example is a washing machine creating too much foam because the user has added too much detergent – in which case, the AI would recommend the correct amount of detergent for the load mount.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
With 10 to 15 pounds worth of camera equipment, telescopes, mounts and computers, Hamber heads inland to Borrego Springs where the Steele/Burnand Anza-Borrego Desert Research Center is located.
—USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2024
Breezy mornings are ideal for privacy before the heat mounts and the baths heave with people; redolent of a carefree summer camp.
—Alia Akkam, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2024
Officers arrived at the residence to find the rear door kicked in and all the deer mounts missing from the walls.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 29 Feb. 2024
Protesters had pulled two of the officers off their mounts, and their riderless horses were galloping back across the bridge, toward the Lincoln Memorial.
—Elliot Ackerman, WIRED, 12 Feb. 2024
David Shortell, CNN, 12 Apr. 2024
Advertisement At least once, Orlando ordered the cancellation of an HOA board election as the allegations against him and the Spahis mounted, according to an email obtained by The Times.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
As Mars and Saturn align, passions must be repressed to fulfill obligations, and frustrations mount.
—USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
The box attaches to racks (not included) mounted on the roof of your car or van or even over the bed of your truck.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2024
Russian forces have mounted an aggressive push, backed by devastating glide bombs, to break through Ukrainian lines and capture more ground in the country’s east.
—Alex Horton, Washington Post, 9 Apr. 2024
Mourners reportedly managed to leave about 100 bouquets, and mounted police reminded visitors to stay at least six feet apart from one another.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 9 Apr. 2024
But legislators have stepped in to mount a hearty defense of the lemonade stand.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Mar. 2024
Legal bills from Trump's mounting court challenges, plus verdicts against the former president on defamation and fraud, have now cost him millions of dollars.
—Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 29 Mar. 2024
Noun
As the 2024 cicada season approaches, anticipation mounts for a remarkable natural event set to unfold this spring and summer.
—The Arizona Republic, 11 Apr. 2024
More on Britain British Museum’s New Leader: The British Museum named Nicholas Cullinan, an art historian who currently runs the National Portrait Gallery in London, as its new director, while facing the fallout from a theft scandal and as calls for the return of objects in its collection mount.
—Elizabeth Paton, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2024
History buffs probably won’t be the only ones fascinated as the movie slows down to show how Crockett constructs a lean-to shelter in the wilderness while recovering from his injuries, and later manages to coax a wild horse to become his replacement mount.
—Joe Leydon, Variety, 8 Mar. 2024
One example is a washing machine creating too much foam because the user has added too much detergent – in which case, the AI would recommend the correct amount of detergent for the load mount.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
With 10 to 15 pounds worth of camera equipment, telescopes, mounts and computers, Hamber heads inland to Borrego Springs where the Steele/Burnand Anza-Borrego Desert Research Center is located.
—USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2024
Breezy mornings are ideal for privacy before the heat mounts and the baths heave with people; redolent of a carefree summer camp.
—Alia Akkam, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2024
Officers arrived at the residence to find the rear door kicked in and all the deer mounts missing from the walls.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 29 Feb. 2024
Protesters had pulled two of the officers off their mounts, and their riderless horses were galloping back across the bridge, toward the Lincoln Memorial.
—Elliot Ackerman, WIRED, 12 Feb. 2024
Verb
As attacks on political candidates have mounted, Mexican leaders have vowed swift prosecution and rolled out an effort to shield endangered candidates with armed escorts.
—David Shortell, CNN, 12 Apr. 2024
Advertisement At least once, Orlando ordered the cancellation of an HOA board election as the allegations against him and the Spahis mounted, according to an email obtained by The Times.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
As Mars and Saturn align, passions must be repressed to fulfill obligations, and frustrations mount.
—USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
The box attaches to racks (not included) mounted on the roof of your car or van or even over the bed of your truck.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2024
Russian forces have mounted an aggressive push, backed by devastating glide bombs, to break through Ukrainian lines and capture more ground in the country’s east.
—Alex Horton, Washington Post, 9 Apr. 2024
Mourners reportedly managed to leave about 100 bouquets, and mounted police reminded visitors to stay at least six feet apart from one another.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 9 Apr. 2024
But legislators have stepped in to mount a hearty defense of the lemonade stand.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Mar. 2024
Legal bills from Trump's mounting court challenges, plus verdicts against the former president on defamation and fraud, have now cost him millions of dollars.
—Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 29 Mar. 2024
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mount
2 of 3 verb1
b
: to go up : climb
mount a ladder
2
: to get up onto something
mount a platform
3
: to furnish with riding animals or vehicles
mounted infantry
4
: to increase rapidly in amount
mounting debts
5
: to prepare for use, examination, or display especially by fastening in position on a support
mount a picture on cardboard
mount a specimen
6
: to furnish with scenery and costumes : stage
7
: to place in position for the purpose of defense or observation
mounted some guards
mount
3 of 3 noun1
2
Etymology
Noun
from Old English munt and early French mont, both meaning "mount" and both from Latin mont-, mons (same meaning)
Verb
Middle English mounten "to increase, rise," from early French monter (same meaning), derived from Latin mont-, mons "hill, mount"
Medical Definition
mount
1 of 2 transitive verb
: to prepare for examination or display
specifically
: to place (an object) on a slide for microscopic examination
mount a specimen
mount
2 of 2 noun1
: a glass slide with its accessories on which objects are placed for examination with a microscope
2
: a specimen mounted on a slide for microscopic examination
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