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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Address: Andros 845 00, Greece Wellness travelers will be tempted by the offerings at Kea Retreat, a family-run boutique hotel located in a hillside nature reserve above the pristine blue waters of Psathi Bay. Monica Mendal, Vogue, 15 July 2025 The blaze, dubbed the Rancho Fire, ignited at about 2:06 p.m. local time on July 7 in the hillside area of Laguna Beach, the city said in a statement. Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 10 July 2025 Rachana Jain, another hillside resident, asked that the fire hazard severity designation not be lowered. Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 8 July 2025 Its winding main street offers panoramic views of the Verde Valley, while shops, galleries and restaurants cling precariously to the hillside, inviting visitors to explore its quirky charm. Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 July 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 19 Jul. 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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