Definition

The area or slope that is on the side of a mountain.

Example

We hiked up the mountainside to enjoy the beautiful view.

Conversation

I love hiking up the mountainside during the fall.

That sounds amazing! The colors must be so beautiful.

Yeah, especially when the leaves change.

I can only imagine how stunning the mountainside looks then.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Mountainside → It is formed from "mountain" (from Old French *montaine*, meaning a large natural elevation of the earth's surface) and "side" (from Old English *sīde*, meaning the lateral or outer part of something). The word "mountainside" refers to the side or slope of a mountain.

Memory Tip

Picture the "side" of a "mountain" — that helps you remember that "mountainside" means the slope or side of a mountain.

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