hillside

noun

hill·​side ˈhil-ˌsīd How to pronounce hillside (audio)
: a part of a hill between the top and the foot

Examples of hillside in a Sentence

Streams of rainwater rushed down the hillside.
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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hillside was in the 14th century

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“Hillside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hillside. Accessed 3 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

hillside

noun
hill·​side ˈhil-ˌsīd How to pronounce hillside (audio)
: the side of a hill

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