plural slopes
1
a
: ground that slants downward or upward : ground that slopes
They climbed the steep slope.
a slight/gentle slope
b
: an area of land on a mountain that is used for skiing
a ski slope
—often pluralLet's hit the slopes. [=let's go skiing]
I love being on the slopes. [=I love skiing]
2
: an upward or downward slant
What is the angle of the slope?
You can adjust the slope of the ramp.
a slope of 30 degrees
slopes; sloped; sloping
1
: to not be level : to have a downward or upward slant
The ground sloped downward.
sloping mountainsides
2
: to not be straight : to lean or slant to the left or right
His handwriting slopes to the left.
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“Slope.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/slope. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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