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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Set on a hilltop a mere 20-minute drive from the national park’s entrance, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom spot offers 360-degree views from every nook and cranny. Emily Pennington, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Nov. 2024 Its shimmering lakes, ancient forests and craggy hilltops inspired his work throughout his life, and the region's timeless beauty continues to draw visitors today. Natasha Langan, theweek, 1 Nov. 2024 For the best views of the Northern Lights, the agency advises traveling as close to the poles as possible, avoiding city lights and other light pollution, monitoring weather forecasts for prime viewing conditions and finding a position on a vantage point like a hilltop. Arianna Johnson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024 But on the pitching hilltop, his gaze is lethal, as were his splitters. Nicholas Dawidoff, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024 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 28 Nov. 2024.

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hilltop

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

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