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

Nothing could be heard in the hilltop monastery but birdsong. — Pico Iyer, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 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

That dream is now on hold as a group of Israeli settlers lay siege to the hilltop where Ridi’s and two other homes sit in a bid to kick out the Palestinian residents. — Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026

In Medinaceli, a Roman-era hilltop town in northeast Spain, sky watchers secured grassy viewing points hours early and crowded restaurants and bars. — Suman Naishadham, Chicago Tribune, 12 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