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, Sacbee.com, 23 Aug. 2025 This hilltop town is one of Europe’s smallest countries. Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2025 For the 2026 model year, Airstream extends that off-road package to the entire lineup, ensuring every new Basecamp rolls off the line with the chops to rattle, rumble and kick up dust on the way to distant alpine lakesides, hilltop vistas and red rock notch. New Atlas, 8 Aug. 2025 From $1,542 per night. Perks: Pool, full kitchen, sweeping views With its cotton candy blue shutters, sculptural ceilings, and splashy palette of pinks and oranges, every corner of this hilltop hideaway feels like it was designed to lift your mood. Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 30 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for hilltop

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 31 Aug. 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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