hillside

noun

hill·​side ˈhil-ˌsīd How to pronounce hillside (audio)
: a part of a hill between the top and the foot

Examples of hillside in a Sentence

Streams of rainwater rushed down the hillside.
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The rooms are spread out along the hillside, so be prepared for a steep walk, or call for a golf cart ride to the resort’s facilities. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026 The six-bedroom residence in Irvine sits on nearly an acre with a pool, spa, and sweeping hillside vantages. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 29 June 2026 In the early 1900s, a line of massive steam shovels clawed into the hillsides of Panama. — Malika Bowling, USA Today, 3 July 2026 Stepping on stems is attention-getting, but the result is a wine that echoes the chaparral of the hillsides surrounding the vineyard. — Laura Ness, Mercury News, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for hillside

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hillside was in the 14th century

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hillside

noun
hill·​side ˈhil-ˌsīd How to pronounce hillside (audio)
: the side of a hill

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