hillside
noun
the side or slope of a hill.
hillside
1 American
[hil-sahyd]
/ ˈhɪlˌsaɪd /
noun
hillsides
plural
Hillside
2
American
[hil-sahyd]
/ ˈhɪlˌsaɪd /
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of hillside
1350–1400; Middle English; Old English hyll sīde
Example Sentences
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A 2024 dormitory fire at Hillside Endarasha Academy in Nyeri county killed 21 boys, prompting government promises of nationwide school safety audits and prosecutions, though it remains unclear whether the measures were implemented.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
The incident occurred near Fuller and Hillside avenue around 9:40 a.m.
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026
Hillside tanks ran out of water, and many hydrants, particularly in higher-elevation areas, lost pressure and ran dry.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025
A pop-up vaccination clinic is now available at The Bevy community pub, on Hillside, in Brighton.
From BBC • Dec. 1, 2025
“You should know enough not to be coming Hillside either.”
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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