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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Add to that the luscious garden, with its beds of roses, pink dahlias, and purple hydrangeas spilling down the hillside. Harriet Compston, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026 It’s grown on the lush farm of Flamingo Estate — an idyllic hillside orchard overlooking Los Angeles. Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026 History of the Warm Springs Pools While the site itself seems unassuming, with two round bathhouse structures set against a hillside, the Warm Springs Pools have offered warmth, healing, and restoration to generations of visitors. Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026 Many cruisers start their visit to Klawock by taking in a collection of about two dozen colorful totem poles on a hillside overlooking the harbor. Fran Golden, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 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 14 Feb. 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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