: 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 growing garbage fire has warped a landfill hillside, which could potentially trigger and avalanche of garbage and leachate. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026 The DuMol Winery’s website describes the property as a hillside site along the most famous stretch of Westside Road in Healdsburg. — Kat Tran october 29, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2026 Spring brings rolling hillsides of wildflowers and warm afternoons, according to Benipayo. — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 28 Oct. 2026 Over about 15 hours, police killed 117 men and boys in the hillside favelas of Complexo da Penha and Complexo do Alemão. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 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 3 Nov. 2026.

Kids Definition

: the side of a hill
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