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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Stepping on stems is attention-getting, but the result is a wine that echoes the chaparral of the hillsides surrounding the vineyard. Laura Ness, Mercury News, 5 July 2026 Margaret Orozco Jackson's body was found on a hillside in San Diego in 1990, the San Diego County District Attorney's Office said in a statement. Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026 In the early 1900s, a line of massive steam shovels clawed into the hillsides of Panama. Malika Bowling, USA Today, 3 July 2026 Originally more than 22,965 feet long, the ancient walls wind over the hillsides, offering stunning views of the Dalmatian countryside and the 4,000-year-old salt pans below. Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 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 6 Jul. 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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