hillside

noun

hill·​side ˈhil-ˌsīd 

: a part of a hill between the top and the foot

Examples of hillside in a Sentence

Streams of rainwater rushed down the hillside.

Recent Examples on the Web

Built on a hillside overlooking Vila Nova de Gaia (where most of the old-line port merchants are located) and the Douro River, the luxurious 82-room hotel gets its identity from the local wine trade. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 June 2026

Like most of the 50-odd boys on the field, Désir commutes a long distance several days a week to play in peace at Parc Sainte-Thérèse, an arena with artificial turf in the hillside suburb of Pétionville. — Jason Motlagh, Rolling Stone, 22 June 2026

Property records viewed on PropertyShark later revealed the address and the limited liability companies that bought and sold the contemporary estate built into the steep coastal hillside. — Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 19 June 2026

Perched on three hillside acres, Spielberg’s Pacific Palisades compound has served as his primary California residence since 1985. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for hillside

• abide
• allied
• applied
• aside
• astride
• azide
• backside
• bankside
• bastide
• bayside
• bedside
• belied

Kids Definition

hillside

noun

hill·​side ˈhil-ˌsīd 

: the side of a hill