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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There are a mix of rooms, bungalows (hillside and poolside), garden cottages, and suites. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026 Many families depended on income from knitting and spinning, which women usually did between other tasks, including carrying peat for fuel across hillsides in all weathers. Sarah Moss, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026 For those living on Southern California's hillsides, flooding and mudslides are a real threat. Lauren Pozen, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026 Each of the property’s secluded hillside villas features a pool and afternoons can be spent lounging around by the infinity pool or at the world-class spa. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 9 Jan. 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 16 Jan. 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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