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 areas of highest concern include fire zones 215 through 219, 263 and 279 — encompassing much of the Sacramento Valley and nearby foothill regions. —Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 20 June 2025

Bear Creek Stables fundraising Friends of Bear Creek Stables have are more than a third of the way to their fundraising goal toward maintaining the stables in the Los Gatos foothills. —Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 18 June 2025

To the southwest, a giant fossil reef called El Capitan juts out, cutting a stark shape against the gentle foothills beyond. —Eva Frederick, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2025

Set on 200 acres in the Blue Ridge foothills, Chattooga Belle Farm doubles as a lively event space, known for everything from sunset dinners and outdoor weddings to whiskey tastings at its on-site distillery. —Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 31 May 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