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
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Bob Magness, who hired Malone to run his cable company, hosted him at his Hidden Valley Ranch in the foothills near Golden.
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Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2026
Another is a deep space station jointly run by China and Argentina in the Andean foothills of Patagonia.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 31 Jan. 2026
Nearly half an inch of snow fell before sunrise in Appalachian foothills communities in the northeastern part of the state, including Blairsville in Union County and Young Harris in neighboring Towns County.
—Caroline Silva, AJC.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Bishop’s Lodge, located in the stunning foothills, features a more luxurious experience, while The Inn of the Five Graces is conveniently located in the center of town, a perfect jumping-off point for visiting the many shops, galleries, and restaurants that surround the historic plaza.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2026
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Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2026
Another is a deep space station jointly run by China and Argentina in the Andean foothills of Patagonia.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 31 Jan. 2026
Nearly half an inch of snow fell before sunrise in Appalachian foothills communities in the northeastern part of the state, including Blairsville in Union County and Young Harris in neighboring Towns County.
—Caroline Silva, AJC.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Bishop’s Lodge, located in the stunning foothills, features a more luxurious experience, while The Inn of the Five Graces is conveniently located in the center of town, a perfect jumping-off point for visiting the many shops, galleries, and restaurants that surround the historic plaza.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Foothill.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foothill. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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foothill
noun
foot·hill
-ˌhil
: a hill at the foot of higher hills or mountains
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