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

An overflowing pool caused a hillside to partially collapse in the Hollywood Hills on Friday, prompting evacuations. — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026

The extensive gardens behind the house include terraces notched into the hillside with a lagoon-style pool and a private amphitheater. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2026

Safety concerns, including the possibility of rolling debris from hillsides onto the roadway, kept westbound Interstate 80 closed on Thursday. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026

Ethan pulls up to their lush, hillside home in a new car, sleek shades, and pointy incisors glistening in the sunlight. — Siddhant Adlakha, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 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