hillside

noun

hill·​side ˈhil-ˌsīd How to pronounce hillside (audio)
: a part of a hill between the top and the foot

Examples of hillside in a Sentence

Streams of rainwater rushed down the hillside.
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Stone villages cling to hillsides above orchards while rivers slice through limestone gorges below. Rob Crossan, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2026 It was shut for more than a week as officials cleared the debris and assessed the hillside. Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026 Accessibility Due to its hillside layout, Sugar Beach is not fully ADA-compliant and may not be suitable for some guests with significant mobility limitations. Nneka M. Okona, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026 Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office The house is located against a hillside. Christa Swanson, CBS News, 15 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hillside

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hillside was in the 14th century

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“Hillside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hillside. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.

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hillside

noun
hill·​side ˈhil-ˌsīd How to pronounce hillside (audio)
: the side of a hill

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