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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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Best Hotels & Resorts Aleli Cottages Colorful Caribbean bungalows, some fitting up to eight guests, dot the 33-acre hillside property at Aleli Cottages. Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025 The hillside grotto where Jesus and Mary are said to have rested is open to visitors but on a recent afternoon was deserted – with burned out candles evidence of prayers but not a single visitor. Jane Arraf, NPR, 29 Nov. 2025 The drive to reach the Fontenille Collection property is like entering a painting; meandering hillsides dotted with vines and cypress trees slowly reveal Pieve Aldina’s verdant entrance. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 25 Nov. 2025 An aerial view of the property, which sits on a hillside parcel spanning almost three quarters of an acre. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 25 Nov. 2025 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 1 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

hillside

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

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