hilltop

noun

hill·​top ˈhil-ˌtäp How to pronounce hilltop (audio)
: the highest part of a hill

Examples of hilltop in a Sentence

They built their house on a hilltop.
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Steer clear of open fields, hilltops, or ridge tops. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 4 July 2025 Built in 1937, the hilltop residence with redwood trees sits along Lower Walden Road, where spindrift horizons and luxe estates such as Villa Fontaine are the norm. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 3 July 2025 The Atlantic Inn Perched on a hilltop, the Atlantic Inn has some of the best views of the ocean on Block Island. Stacey Leasca, AFAR Media, 1 July 2025 In the interim, the Luberon Valley’s lavender fields, rolling vineyards, and picturesque hilltop villages have attracted a cohort of film folk and artists, who have made the area their summer and in some cases year-round home. Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 30 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for hilltop

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hilltop was in the 15th century

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“Hilltop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hilltop. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.

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hilltop

noun
hill·​top -ˌtäp How to pronounce hilltop (audio)
: the highest part of a hill

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