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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Located up a hillside in Rutherford, the hotel is slightly removed from the action, but that's part of the charm. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026 Raft along the Martha Brae River, enjoy zip lining and hiking in the hillsides, or visit Rose Hall Great House for a look into the island's history. Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026 Before planting, the winemaker walked the hillsides, which are exposed to the elements from dawn to dark, with viticulturist Mike Wolfe, dividing it into three blocks planted with different Cabernet Sauvignon clones and rootstock. Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2026 The project itself sits on a dry hillside just north of the town of Mona. Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 21 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 27 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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