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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Get a good view of the hillside town, as well as sailboats and kayakers, while strolling across the Boothbay Harbor Footbridge or relaxing on the rocky beaches at Barrett's Park. Amy Thomas, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2026 The roughly 4,470-square-foot residence in the exclusive Haven Hill neighborhood is engineered with a steel structure that cantilevers over the hillside without visible corner supports. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 May 2026 As the sun began to peek over the hillside, offering a merciful burst of warmth, Alonso Abugattas called this year’s Trillium Trek to order. Ashley Stimpson, Washington Post, 11 May 2026 Soon afterward, with minimal warning, my mother moved to a small white farmhouse on a lonely hillside in rural New Hampshire. Nicholas Dawidoff, New Yorker, 10 May 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 14 May. 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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