hilltop

noun

hill·​top ˈhil-ˌtäp How to pronounce hilltop (audio)
: the highest part of a hill

Examples of hilltop in a Sentence

They built their house on a hilltop.
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From a hilltop, a broad sweep of cream concrete comes into view, vineyards rolling beyond. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026 The Rao house sits on a hilltop with a commanding view of the cul-de-sac below. Thomas Lake, AJC.com, 4 June 2026 Travelers can explore charming neighborhoods, admire buildings covered in colorful tiles and take in sweeping river views from hilltop overlooks. Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 Israeli forces captured a 900-year-old hilltop castle in southern Lebanon over the weekend as part of Israel's deepest push into the country in decades. Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for hilltop

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hilltop was in the 15th century

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“Hilltop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hilltop. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.

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hilltop

noun
hill·​top -ˌtäp How to pronounce hilltop (audio)
: the highest part of a hill

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