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

The New Mexico town, nestled in the Sangre de Cristo foothills, is filled with incredible views of nature. — Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026

Sacramento International Airport, and areas towards the foothills such as Roseville or Folsom, will have the highest chances for fog overnight this week. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 26 Oct. 2026

For those looking for a day off from hiking, the closest city is Bolzano at the foothills of the mountains, just a 20-minute drive or bus ride from the hotel. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026

Three Korean grocery stores line less than two miles of Foothill Boulevard, giving La Crescenta’s foothills a Koreatown feel. — Vanessa Anderson, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026

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