hilltop

noun

hill·​top ˈhil-ˌtäp 

: the highest part of a hill

Examples of hilltop in a Sentence

They built their house on a hilltop.

Recent Examples on the Web

Another day trip option is the hilltop town of Erice, where there's a medieval fortress that's over 2,500 years old. — Megan Rose Murray, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026

The hilltop Topas Ecolodge offers the perfect perch to soak up this lush paradise, with sweeping views from the bungalow balconies and cozy villas with private pools. — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2026

The studio initially housed her at the Chateau Marmont before finding her a six-room hilltop bungalow at 1807 Benedict Canyon. — Juliana Ukiomogbe, Architectural Digest, 19 Aug. 2026

The historic hilltop Fortress of San Leo affords visitors panoramic views of the valleys below. — Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for hilltop

• atop
• backdrop
• backstop
• bebop
• blacktop
• bookshop
• clatsop
• desktop
• eavesdrop
• estop
• hardtop
• laptop

Kids Definition

hilltop

noun

hill·​top -ˌtäp 

: the highest part of a hill