ridgeline

noun

ridge·​line ˈrij-ˌlīn How to pronounce ridgeline (audio)
: a line marking or following a ridgetop

Examples of ridgeline in a Sentence

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As the sky darkened, the jagged ridgeline of the mountains behind us grew sharp and pronounced. — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 June 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 Advertisement After the crash landing, the colonel hiked up a 7,000-foot mountain ridgeline and hid in a crevice. — Richard Hall, Time, 6 Apr. 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 See All Example Sentences for ridgeline

Word History

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ridgeline was in 1856

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“Ridgeline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ridgeline. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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