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

Examples of foothill in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

To the east, mountains climb steeply to the Divide; to the south and west lies a big sagebrush plateau; and to the north, gently rolling foothills run to the horizon, with sagebrush tall er than a man’s head in the draws. —Robert Merchant, Outdoor Life, 1 Oct. 2025

Oro Valley is located about six miles north of Tucson, nestled in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains. —Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 1 Oct. 2025

Nestled at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Charlottesville is a college town with a rich history and vibrant culture. —Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025

The town is located just six miles north of Tucson, nestled in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains at an elevation of 2,620 feet. —Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1788, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for foothill

• anthill
• backfill
• bluegill
• crossbill
• distil
• distill
• downhill
• dunghill
• fulfil
• fulfill
• goodwill
• gristmill

Kids Definition

foothill

noun

foot·​hill -ˌhil 

: a hill at the foot of higher hills or mountains