# Mont

/ˈmɑnt/ (US)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/mont
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Senses

### 1. a mountain

noun · CEFR C2 · Archaic · Literary

a mountain or hill, usually used as part of a name.

For teachers: a mountain or peak; primarily used as a prefix in proper names or in poetic contexts.

- The climbers prepared to ascend the snowy slopes of the mont.
- The ancient maps identified the peak as a sacred mont, though modern cartographers have since renamed the entire range.

Usage: Usually capitalized when used as a title for a specific mountain.

Teaching tip: In modern English, this is almost exclusively found in French place names or very old English poetry; students should use 'mount' or 'mountain' instead.

## Examples

- The climbers reached the top of the mont at noon.
- Many peaks in the Alps are designated with the prefix 'mont' followed by a specific local name.
- The historical manuscript describes a small settlement nestled at the base of the mont, providing a strategic vantage point over the surrounding valley and trade routes.

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