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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Lay your tree on a hillside to help prevent erosion while plants are getting established. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026 On the island of Vieques, not a single stoplight stands between leafy, tropical hillsides and some of the Caribbean's best beaches. Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 2 Jan. 2026 In Sherman Oaks, hours of heavy rain on Thursday sent mud and debris flowing down a hillside at a residential construction site. Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026 The sister property to Jade Mountain up in the hills, this 600-acre beachfront resort has octagonal hillside cottages and waterfront rooms, each individually designed. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 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 7 Jan. 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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