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

In this hilltop beyond the realm of agriculture, the hermit has installed himself, wearing goatskins and stinking of musk. — Max Norman, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026

After the performance, the trip continued through Tuscany with visits to hilltop towns and local vineyards, creating a well-rounded experience that captured the region’s essence. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026

Our final stop was Kahlenberg, a hilltop on the city’s northern edge that offers sweeping views over the skyline, the Danube River winding through the city below and vineyards spilling down the surrounding slopes. — Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2026

Furthermore, there is a daylong free shuttle running from the downtown Berkeley BART station to the hilltop center at 1 Centennial Drive in Berkeley. — Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 3 Sep. 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