mounting

noun

mount·​ing ˈmau̇n-tiŋ How to pronounce mounting (audio)
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a mounting for an engine a mounting for a diamond
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Diamonds and gemstones can fall out of the mountings, and metals can wear thin and break. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 13 Feb. 2026 Featuring magnetic and screw-free mounting, these cameras snap onto any metal surface for a rock-solid hold in seconds. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026 There were increasingly narrow bezels, wall-flush mounting, and adaptive brightness systems designed for varied lighting conditions. — Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 10 Jan. 2026 This keyboard has a traditional Alice-style ergonomic layout with gasket mounting, a great typing sound, and smooth switches from the factory. — Henri Robbins, Wired News, 3 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mounting

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First Known Use

circa 1618, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of mounting was circa 1618

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“Mounting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mounting. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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mounting

noun
mount·​ing ˈmau̇nt-iŋ How to pronounce mounting (audio)
: something that serves as a mount : support
a mounting for an engine
a mounting for a diamond

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