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

The growing garbage fire has warped a landfill hillside, which could potentially trigger and avalanche of garbage and leachate. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

The DuMol Winery’s website describes the property as a hillside site along the most famous stretch of Westside Road in Healdsburg. — Kat Tran october 29, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2026

Spring brings rolling hillsides of wildflowers and warm afternoons, according to Benipayo. — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 28 Oct. 2026

Over about 15 hours, police killed 117 men and boys in the hillside favelas of Complexo da Penha and Complexo do Alemão. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 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