hilltop

noun

hill·​top ˈhil-ˌtäp How to pronounce hilltop (audio)
: the highest part of a hill

Examples of hilltop in a Sentence

They built their house on a hilltop.
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Steer clear of open fields, hilltops, or ridge tops. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 May 2025 There’s a reason we’re drawn to high places — hotel balconies, hilltops or the 100th floor of a skyscraper. Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025 On a hilltop along the east coast, Amanzoe offers its signature style of untamed luxury, and over in the fortified town of Mystras, Euphoria Retreat is a wellness destination with personalized programs including spa treatments and forest hikes. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 May 2025 Guests can hike to hilltop churches, play on tennis courts built to Novak Djokovic’s specifications (the tennis star is a familiar face at Porto Montenegro), or go sailing with Montenegrin Olympic sailor Milivoj Dukić. Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for hilltop

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hilltop was in the 15th century

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

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hilltop

noun
hill·​top -ˌtäp How to pronounce hilltop (audio)
: the highest part of a hill

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