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

This question has become more urgent since the flash floods in the Hill Country in July 2026, which brought up new worries about drainage, emergency access, and building in an area that faces both drought and sudden storms. — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Should the deal be formalised, the 32-year-old Danish midfielder would undergo a medical next week ahead of completing his move to the Hill Dickinson Stadium. — David Ornstein, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026

Experience is the half-day option and leaves from Purmamarca (where the Hill of Seven Colors is). — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2026

The former president has frequently said the lists reflect his personal listening habits rather than recommendations from staff, according to the Hill. — Kiara Moore, The Washington Examiner, 30 July 2026

Rhymes for the Hill

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