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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The Hillside Strangler abducted, raped and murdered 10 young women in Los Angeles in the 70s’ and left their bodies displayed on the hillsides. Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026 Most rooms already have an ocean view, considering this is a hillside overlooking the ocean—but upgrading to a sea-view suite with a private pool is well worth it for an extremely private, green patio with sun beds and swimming options just outside your room and overlooking the water. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026 Last April’s opening of Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in the tropical coastal hillsides of Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica, marked the eighth entrant into the collection. Jake Emen, Robb Report, 22 Jan. 2026 Scarred hillsides are coming back to life. Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 20 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 27 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

hillside

noun
hill·​side ˈhil-ˌsīd How to pronounce hillside (audio)
: the side of a hill

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