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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Upon arrival, the cabins can be accessed only via a set of stairs that have been built into the hillside. Kimberley Mok, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2025 People can also listen to live music on the community stage with the Coral Bells Band and a have a beverage at the libations lounge, or find healthy, organic food by the hillside. Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 May 2025 Instead of succumbing to space constraints, the architects designed a dramatic series of pools that are set into the hillside and cascade like the terraces of a waterfall. Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025 For those looking to ease into hiking, the 3.4-mile Jud Wiebe Trail from downtown Telluride ascends the hillsides to 10,000 feet. AFAR Media, 23 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for hillside

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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

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“Hillside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hillside. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.

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hillside

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

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