ridgeline

noun

ridge·​line ˈrij-ˌlīn How to pronounce ridgeline (audio)
: a line marking or following a ridgetop

Examples of ridgeline in a Sentence

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Towering redwoods crowd the ridgelines; the valley floor unrolls in a patchwork of vineyards, apple orchards and small farming towns. Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 According to the documents, the objects appeared above a ridgeline and, in some instances, seemed to generate additional smaller orbs. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 June 2026 As the sky darkened, the jagged ridgeline of the mountains behind us grew sharp and pronounced. Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 June 2026 Chimney Tops This steep uphill climb is worth the effort for its striking views of not only Sugarland Mountain’s rocky ridgeline, but also the beautiful, wooded walk across rushing streams in a dense forest. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for ridgeline

Word History

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ridgeline was in 1856

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“Ridgeline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ridgeline. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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