ridgeline

noun

ridge·​line ˈrij-ˌlīn 

: a line marking or following a ridgetop

Examples of ridgeline in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For anyone building a lifetime list of trails to conquer, seven routes stand apart, spanning ancient pilgrim paths, alpine passes and rainforest ridgelines across five continents. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026

Towering redwoods crowd the ridgelines; the valley floor unrolls in a patchwork of vineyards, apple orchards and small farming towns. — Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026

According to the documents, the objects appeared above a ridgeline and, in some instances, seemed to generate additional smaller orbs. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 June 2026

As the sky darkened, the jagged ridgeline of the mountains behind us grew sharp and pronounced. — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for ridgeline

• alkaline
• andesine
• anodyne
• anticline
• arginine
• asinine
• benzidine
• borderline
• byzantine
• calamine
• caroline
• centerline