noun
B1
Intermediate
mountaintop
MOWNTN-tahp
Mountaintop (noun) means the summit or peak of a mountain. Example: “They reached the mountaintop just as the sun rose.”
noun
1
The summit or peak of a mountain.
"They reached the mountaintop just as the sun rose."
"A radio tower stands on the mountaintop."
adjective
1
Located at or happening on the summit of a mountain.
"The lodge offers a mountaintop view of the whole range."
How to use mountaintop
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe very top of a mountain, or something situated up there.
Common pairings
mountaintop view
reach the mountaintop
mountaintop lodge
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Word forms
- Plural
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Etymology
"Mountain" plus "top."
Frequently asked questions
What does “mountaintop” mean?
The word “mountaintop” means the summit or peak of a mountain. In plain terms, the very top of a mountain, or something situated up there.
How do you pronounce “mountaintop”?
“Mountaintop” is pronounced MOWNTN-tahp (/ˈmaʊnt(ɪ)nˌtɑp/ in IPA).
How do you use “mountaintop” in a sentence?
Here is “mountaintop” used in a sentence: “They reached the mountaintop just as the sun rose.”
What part of speech is “mountaintop”?
Depending on how it is used, “mountaintop” can be a noun and an adjective.
How many meanings does “mountaintop” have?
“Mountaintop” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the summit or peak of a mountain.
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