mountainside

noun

moun·​tain·​side ˈmau̇n-tᵊn-ˌsīd How to pronounce mountainside (audio)
: the side of a mountain

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There, Kurds gather to light flaming torches at sunset, carrying them up the mountainside to symbolize light defeating darkness. March 25, NPR, 25 Mar. 2026 Relax by the grand fireplace overlooking the mountainside as you’re delivered triers of sweet pastries and chocolate treats, savory salmon toasts, lobster rolls, and more while Artisanal high chocolate is poured over fluffy cotton candy. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2026 Jesús Domínguez pushes through thick brush lining a rugged mountainside with an AK-47 slung over his shoulder and a grenade fastened to his leather belt. ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026 One person died Wednesday when a cable car cabin at a Swiss ski resort fell and crashed on a snowy mountainside. Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mountainside

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mountainside was in the 14th century

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“Mountainside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mountainside. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

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mountainside

noun
moun·​tain·​side ˈmau̇nt-ᵊn-ˌsīd How to pronounce mountainside (audio)
: the side of a mountain
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