hilltop

noun

hill·​top ˈhil-ˌtäp How to pronounce hilltop (audio)
: the highest part of a hill

Examples of hilltop in a Sentence

They built their house on a hilltop.
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Steer clear of open fields, hilltops, or ridge tops. Ca Weather Bot, Sacramento Bee, 7 Mar. 2025 The property has 21 villas, each with its own infinity pool, all scattered far from each other along the island’s two beaches; five hilltop Grand Residences offer uninterrupted views of the South Pacific. Laura Begley Bloom, AFAR Media, 25 Feb. 2025 Sited on a hilltop in upstate New York, the 20-acre property commands expansive views of the surrounding countryside. David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2025 The Getty Villa is located on a hilltop overlooking Pacific Coast Highway in Pacific Palisades. Denise Petski, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hilltop

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hilltop was in the 15th century

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“Hilltop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hilltop. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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hilltop

noun
hill·​top -ˌtäp How to pronounce hilltop (audio)
: the highest part of a hill

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