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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Best Hikes Long before the area was designated a national park, the Lake District's lakeside strolls and hillside treks were already legendary, and inspired paintings and poems. Andrea Bussell, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2025 Though the hike is entirely exposed, a nice breeze came through the canyon and on the hillsides during my hike. Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Dec. 2025 Gujo – Set along a hillside, Gujo is a small castle town with a picturesque river running through it. Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025 View gallery - 5 images For nearly a century, a strange band of thousands of holes carved into a Peruvian hillside has defied explanation. New Atlas, 21 Dec. 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 31 Dec. 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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