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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The Algarve’s rolling hillsides and hot climate make for the perfect place to make delicious wines. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025 Then, the long days slow the pace during summer as ships drift past vineyards and hillside castles. AFAR Media, 26 Sep. 2025 Climbing higher up the hillside on a rocky path sprouting with fragrant wild sage, there’s more evidence of how sophisticated life in Termessos would’ve been. Barry Neild, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025 Perched on a hillside in Silverlake, the Bernardi House offers enviable panoramic views of city landmarks like the Hollywood sign and the Griffith Park Observatory. Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 23 Sep. 2025 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 2 Oct. 2025.

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hillside

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

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