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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There are ambitious set-pieces, tracking shots that follow vintage convertibles through winding hillsides and breathtaking vistas that will make even the most ardent haters of Los Angeles yearn for an Erewhon smoothie. Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 26 Mar. 2025 Port Elizabeth offers a few boutique accommodations in the hillsides around town, though most visitors will want to stay closer to the beach. Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 26 Mar. 2025 That hasn’t stopped her, however, from standing on the English hillside in a billowing wedding dress on the set of Emerald Fennell’s adaptation of Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights. Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2025 No timeline for the cleanup was provided, as the crew needs to access the hillside and clear the debris. Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 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 4 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

hillside

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

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