mountaintop

noun

moun·​tain·​top ˈmau̇n-tᵊn-ˌtäp 

: the summit of a mountain

Examples of mountaintop in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But John also testified that the group moved away from Sanon in favor of the judge and that Sanon was not present at the mountaintop house. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026

But do not skip the easy wins—with your sights on the mountaintop, don’t miss opportunities to use the staircase. — James Davis, Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Pick something neutral-toned that packs easily, like this windproof and waterproof REI Rainier Rain Jacket, which works equally well for blustery days in Mykonos and stargazing on a mountaintop in Crete. — Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026

With nowhere to go put up as these southerly winds are forced into the ridge of the Sierra, the rising pockets of moisture will fall as rain along the mountaintops. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1522, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for mountaintop

• barbershop
• countertop
• lollipop
• photoshop
• tabletop
• turboprop
• atop
• backdrop
• backstop
• bebop
• blacktop
• bookshop

Kids Definition

mountaintop

noun

moun·​tain·​top ˈmau̇nt-ᵊn-ˌtäp 

: the peak of a mountain