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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The mayor of Uruapan, the capital of Mexico’s rich but violent avocado country, Manzo led police down dark alleys in search of kidnapping victims and combed hillsides for cartel training camps. Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026 On a Santa Rosa hillside Friday, workers trimmed tall grass ahead of the windy conditions expected this weekend. Da Lin, CBS News, 16 May 2026 Vacation rentals dot the craggy hillsides like mushrooms. Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 14 May 2026 This picturesque hillside Airbnb near the coastal village of Megalo Livadi is a true gem. Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 14 May 2026 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 20 May. 2026.

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hillside

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

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