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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In the aftermath of the January fires, investigators have scoured each part of the trail and hillside, breaking it down into grids. Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025 Set across just over an acre of terraced land, the 6,400-square-foot glass and steel home was designed to follow the natural topography, its long, linear volumes blending into the hillside. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2025 Climb the hillside or catch a ride to the only village on the island—a must-visit for a taste of local life on tiny Mayreau. Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2025 Our favorite was the James Turrell installation set into the hillside, with an oculus that brings the sky seemingly within reach. Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hillside

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 17 May. 2025.

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hillside

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

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