hilltop

noun

hill·​top ˈhil-ˌtäp 

: the highest part of a hill

Examples of hilltop in a Sentence

They built their house on a hilltop.

Recent Examples on the Web

Just northeast of the plaza is a hilltop park with a cross that gets some of the best sunset views in town. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

The hilltop De Smet Cemetery strikes a somber note. — Alicia Underlee Nelson, Midwest Living, 22 June 2026

Bratislava offers quieter pleasures, with its hilltop castle presiding over a compact old town with Prague’s charm minus the crowds. — Condé Nast Traveler, 25 June 2026

We were headed to a hilltop church, Casa de Gracia, for the monthly clothing and food giveaway organized by volunteers. — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for hilltop

• atop
• backdrop
• backstop
• bebop
• blacktop
• bookshop
• clatsop
• desktop
• eavesdrop
• estop
• hardtop
• laptop

Kids Definition

hilltop

noun

hill·​top -ˌtäp 

: the highest part of a hill