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Definition of table mountain

table mountain

Plural:table mountains
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table mountain Lexical Profile

• noun

1

South African A prominent flat-topped mountain forming a significant geographic and cultural landmark overlooking the city of Cape Town in South Africa.

2

A mountain with a broad, flat top and steep sides, structurally similar to a mesa or plateau.

Example

"The geological survey focused on the erosion patterns that formed the isolated table mountain over millions of years."

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Word Nuance & Usage

When capitalized, it refers to the famous landmark overlooking Cape Town, South Africa, whereas in lowercase it denotes any generic flat-topped mountain or mesa.

• Nearby Words

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Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Table mountain. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/table mountain
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