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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In the days after Haiti President Jovenel Moïse was brazenly shot to death in his hillside home above Port-au-Prince more than four years ago, federal agents fanned out across South Florida in search of a connection. Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2026 Many accommodations feature private open-air baths supplied by Hakone’s volcanic hot springs, while the communal baths overlook verdant, wooded hillsides. Kelsey Eisen, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026 Residents in the area had been complaining about a strong odor coming from the hillside before the discovery, Miami Township Administrator Jim Brett told the news outlet on Tuesday. Michael Guise, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2026 At least 50 churches line the hillside. Jenn Rice, Vogue, 18 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 26 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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