: 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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The surrounding hillside also provides a view of nearly the entire course, a contrast from spring timber races in which horses can disappear across sprawling farmland. — Michael Howes, Baltimore Sun, 23 Sep. 2026 Following a recent attack in Kenscoff, a hillside community in metropolitan Port-au-Prince, several gang members were killed. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026 On the hillside above the shop is an open-air lunch area, its seating made from wooden bleachers salvaged from the old right-field pavilion. — Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026 Bay Area officials are stressing the importance of following emergency management notifications and weather forecasts, particularly for individuals living close to the water or on hillsides that could face flash flooding and landslides. — Bethany Tietjen, The Conversation, 21 Sep. 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 4 Oct. 2026.

Kids Definition

: the side of a hill
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