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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At the hillside Sense Spa, Mr Xong, a village healer and trance dancer, prepares Hmong remedies using rare forest herbs. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026 Areas vulnerable to soil erosion—like slopes and hillsides—may benefit more from a smattering of dryer lint. Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026 The reds are like the red poppies that wrap around hillsides. Claire Salinda, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026 An aerial view of the property, which sits on a hillside parcel spanning less than a quarter of an acre. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 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 20 Mar. 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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