noun

Mountie

Mountie (noun) means an informal name for a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Example: “A Mountie in the classic red uniform greeted tourists at the fair.”

noun

An informal name for a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

"A Mountie in the classic red uniform greeted tourists at the fair."

How to use Mountie

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA casual, familiar term for a Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer.

When to use it

Informal; capitalized as "Mountie" when referring to the actual force.

Word forms

Mounties plural

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A _____ in the classic red uniform greeted tourists at the fair.

Etymology

From "mounted" plus the informal suffix "-ie," originally referring to mounted (horseback) police officers.

Rhymes for Mountie

pie die lie tie sie vie hie i.e. brie movie eerie moxie

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Mountie” mean?

The word “Mountie” means an informal name for a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. In plain terms, a casual, familiar term for a Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer.

How do you use “Mountie” in a sentence?

Here is “Mountie” used in a sentence: “A Mountie in the classic red uniform greeted tourists at the fair.”

What part of speech is “Mountie”?

“Mountie” is a noun.

What is the meaning of Mountie?

"Mountie" (noun) means an informal name for a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.