the Hill

noun

US, informal

—used to refer to the U.S. Congress

a proposed new law that is being debated on the Hill

Examples of the Hill in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Warm air rises to the double-height ceiling in the living room, helping to keep things cool during the summer months, with tall windows framing pretty views over the Hill Country. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2026

As the Hill Country lands on more travelers' radars, Johnson City is quietly holding its own against its more popular neighbors, with tons of great places to eat and sip on Hill Country wines. —Jill Robbins, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026

The National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center has placed a level 1 to level 3 risk of severe weather across parts of the Lone Star State, extending from the Panhandle into the Hill Country. —Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 1 Apr. 2026

Nigerian diaspora groups are moving to build new relationships on the Hill. —Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 1 Apr. 2026

Rhymes for the Hill

• anthill
• backfill
• bluegill
• crossbill
• distil
• distill
• downhill
• dunghill
• foothill
• fulfil
• fulfill
• goodwill