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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Outdoor enthusiasts will be able to enjoy 35 miles of bike and hiking trails, and there will be a 300 -acre park at the center of the development surrounding Pilot Knob and a pair of nearby hillsides. Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Nov. 2025 Areas damaged by the devastating wildfires back in January have put fire-scarred hillsides from Eaton and Palisades blazes at risk of flooding and landslides. Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 14 Nov. 2025 The empty hillside in this picture became iconic through its adoption by Windows XP as its default desktop wallpaper image. Christopher Schaberg, The Conversation, 14 Nov. 2025 The report highlighted the ongoing situation in Kenscoff, the hillside community above Port-au-Prince that’s been under gang attacks since the beginning of the year. Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 12 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 17 Nov. 2025.

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hillside

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

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