1
: an elevated body part or structure
2
a
: a range of hills or mountains
b
: an elongated elevation on an ocean bottom
3
: an elongated crest or a linear series of crests
4
: a raised strip (as of plowed ground)
5
: the line of intersection at the top between the opposite slopes or sides of a roof
Examples of ridge in a Sentence
Noun
We hiked along the ridge.
the ridges on the sole of a boot
the ridge of a roof
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David Caraccio
april 4, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2026
While the lunar far side will be only partially lit during the flyby, the lighting is set to cast long shadows that highlight craters, ridges, and slopes in greater detail.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2026
The faux leather has a sleek, polished finish, and the round toe and ridged sole add a little edge — while keeping you steady on slick sidewalks.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 22 Nov. 2025
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Noun
The storybook entrance ends at a brick motor court in front of his French countryside residence perched on a ridge overlooking the North Fork of the American River and Folsom Lake.
—David Caraccio
april 4, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2026
While the lunar far side will be only partially lit during the flyby, the lighting is set to cast long shadows that highlight craters, ridges, and slopes in greater detail.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
Its hollow, ridged stems are fat, reaching 2 to 4 inches in diameter.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2026
The faux leather has a sleek, polished finish, and the round toe and ridged sole add a little edge — while keeping you steady on slick sidewalks.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 22 Nov. 2025
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“Ridge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ridge. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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Medical Definition
ridge
noun
: a raised or elevated part and especially a body part: as
a
: the projecting or elevated part of the back along the line of the backbone
b
: an elevated body part projecting from a surface
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