mountainside

noun

moun·​tain·​side ˈmau̇n-tᵊn-ˌsīd 

: the side of a mountain

Examples of mountainside in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Opened in 2019, the resort cascades down the mountainside across nine levels, with contemporary architecture that complements the landscape rather than competing with it. — Vicki Power, TheWeek, 14 Sep. 2026

Danger lurked in the shady groves of avocado trees that stretched on the mountainsides as far as the eye could see. — Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Higher elevations typically begin changing first, with most of the show running through October as color moves down the mountainsides. — Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2026

Miles of steel cables were drilled at least a foot deep into the mountain rock, to ensure dozens of climbers are safe to traverse the mountainside simultaneously. — Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 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