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.
Recent Examples on the Web At its peak during the Civil War, Rawsonville was a bustling community of nearly 1,000 residents scattered across 150 homes over the hillsides. Detroit Free Press, 4 Mar. 2024 Further inland at Malabar Hill, the arches and pillars of old Rajasthan have been assiduously reproduced amid 33 acres of hillside, with private pools in each high-ceilinged villa. Chandrahas Choudhury, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Mar. 2024 Mud-sliding hillsides have gotten a lot of attention after the rains, but one hillside in Carlsbad is expected to get its share of attention for other reasons. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2024 The hillside collapsed during heavy rains in April 2023. Erika I. Ritchie, Orange County Register, 25 Feb. 2024 However, authorities did not say if this played a role in the hillside collapse. Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 23 Feb. 2024 The shift began last winter when more than a dozen atmospheric rivers pounded the state with precipitation, relieving the drought and saturating the state’s hillsides with moisture. Liz Kreutz, NBC News, 23 Feb. 2024 In 1978, two years after the cemetery lost its license, a hillside deluge plunged bodies into streets and yards. Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2024 Picture-perfect waves beckon surfers to the forefront, while lush hillsides adorned with elegant mansions form a picturesque backdrop. Kissa Castañeda, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024

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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 19 Mar. 2024.

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hillside

noun
hill·​side ˈhil-ˌsīd How to pronounce hillside (audio)
: the side of a hill

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