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mounting

American  
[moun-ting] / ˈmaʊn tɪŋ /

noun

  1. the act of a person or thing that mounts. mount.

  2. something that serves as a mount, support, setting, or the like.

    a new mounting for an heirloom jewel.
mounting British  
/ ˈmaʊntɪŋ /

noun

  1. another word for mount 1

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

  • unmounting adjective

Etymology

Origin of mounting

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; mount 1, -ing 1

Example Sentences

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Reports describe last-minute efforts to hold onto the job and mounting frustration over stalled prosecutions and the handling of high-profile files tied to Jeffrey Epstein.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

The announcement that the former presenter had been sacked by the BBC caused shock among listeners, and led to mounting pressure on the broadcaster to explain what led to his sudden departure.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

While Air Canada has framed the move as a planned transition, the timing highlights the mounting pressure surrounding Rousseau’s tenure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Treasurys are still a good bet, despite mounting uncertainty about the trajectory of Federal Reserve interest rates.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Men crowded the deck of the nearest ship, mounting guns.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham

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