mountainside

noun

moun·​tain·​side ˈmau̇n-tᵊn-ˌsīd 

: the side of a mountain

Examples of mountainside in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Widespread amounts of 1-2 inches of rain are expected from San Diego north to Riverside and Palm Springs, posing a risk for flash flooding on mountainsides, urban environments, and in the desert. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 10 Oct. 2026

In some ski communities, such as Winter Park, entire mountainsides of trees perished, dramatically altering the landscape. — Jennifer Oldham, Denver Post, 8 Oct. 2026

Hotels in El Poblado The district of El Poblado covers about nine square miles, stretching from the flat valley floor by the Medellín River at about 4,900 feet above sea level to the eastern mountainside of the Aburrá Valley at about 6,500 feet. — Nikkita Nair, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

Ponderosa pine and Douglas fir kept the mountainsides shady and cool. — Sarah Kaplan, Washington Post, 7 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for mountainside

• actinide
• aldehyde
• alkoxide
• alongside
• amplified
• arsenide
• beautified
• biocide
• bisulphide
• butoxide
• calcified
• ceramide

Kids Definition

mountainside

noun

moun·​tain·​side ˈmau̇nt-ᵊn-ˌsīd 

: the side of a mountain