foothill
noun
foot·hill
ˈfu̇t-ˌhil 
1
: a hill at the foot of higher hills
2
foothills plural
: a hilly region at the base of a mountain range
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As the foothills of the Himalayas, the region’s potential for hydroelectric power was unparalleled.
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Bridget Crocker
june 6, Literary Hub, 6 June 2025
More than an inch of rain is possible in some areas, including the foothills of Jefferson County and south metro Denver into the Palmer Divide, while neighborhoods north of Denver will see lighter rain.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 2 June 2025
Zoom in: Being set next to the foothills means Boulder sees a lot of bear activity, especially in western areas of the city.
—Mitchell Byars, Axios, 12 May 2025
Emergency services have been put at the ready, including around the foothills of the Acropolis, to assist visitors experiencing discomfort.
—Elinda Labropoulou, CNN Money, 28 May 2025
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Bridget Crocker
june 6, Literary Hub, 6 June 2025
More than an inch of rain is possible in some areas, including the foothills of Jefferson County and south metro Denver into the Palmer Divide, while neighborhoods north of Denver will see lighter rain.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 2 June 2025
Zoom in: Being set next to the foothills means Boulder sees a lot of bear activity, especially in western areas of the city.
—Mitchell Byars, Axios, 12 May 2025
Emergency services have been put at the ready, including around the foothills of the Acropolis, to assist visitors experiencing discomfort.
—Elinda Labropoulou, CNN Money, 28 May 2025
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“Foothill.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foothill. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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foothill
noun
foot·hill
-ˌhil
: a hill at the foot of higher hills or mountains
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