Definition

The area or slope of land on the side of a hill, located between the bottom and the top.

Example

The children played on the hillside, enjoying the beautiful view.

Conversation

Have you seen the view from the hillside?

No, I haven't! Is it really that beautiful?

Absolutely, you can see the whole valley from up there.

That sounds amazing! We should go hiking this weekend.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hillside → It is formed from "hill" (from Old English *hyll*, meaning a raised area of land) and "side" (from Old English *sīde*, meaning the lateral surface of something). The word "hillside" refers to the side or slope of a hill.

Memory Tip

Picture a raised area of land ('hill') with a lateral surface ('side') — that's what a hillside is.

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