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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But now, the National Trust, the conservation charity that owns the castle, has created a viewing platform for members of the public who want to see the view from the hilltop fortress. Olatunji Osho-Williams, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024 In a bid to become a culinary hot spot in the region, Moncayo will have a host of dining and drinking spots, including hilltop restaurants, a rooftop bar, waterside eateries and lounges, all with cuisine that spans from local to global. Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024 From hilltop hot tub cabins to luxe, modernist villas, there’s sure to be something for everyone below. Emily Pennington, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Nov. 2024 Its stately stone hilltop home in Napa Valley’s Oakville district is where grapes from the area’s finest sites become extraordinary wine that is lauded by wine lovers and critics year after year. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2024 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 21 Dec. 2024.

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hilltop

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

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