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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The Views Thanks to its hilltop location, the resort offers incredible vistas of the ocean and nearby towns virtually everywhere on the property. Katie Sweeney, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 We were headed to a hilltop church, Casa de Gracia, for the monthly clothing and food giveaway organized by volunteers. Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2026 Because the dirt road was narrow, muddy and frequently washed out, Cantrell envisioned a new road heading west and ascending the hilltop of Pulaski Heights, near what is now Allsopp Park. Arkansas Online, 27 June 2026 Bratislava offers quieter pleasures, with its hilltop castle presiding over a compact old town with Prague’s charm minus the crowds. Condé Nast Traveler, 25 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 3 Jul. 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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