Hillside: meaning, definitions and examples
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hillside
[ ˈhɪl.saɪd ]
geographical feature
A hillside refers to the sloping side of a hill. It is an area of land that rises or descends gradually from the base to the top of the hill. The hillside can often be characterized by its vegetation, which may vary from grass and shrubs to trees depending on the climate and soil. Hillsides are significant in terms of land use, as they can support agriculture, housing, and recreational activities. They also play a crucial role in erosion control and water drainage.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The hikers climbed the grassy hillside.
- Cottages were scattered along the hillside.
- Wildflowers bloom beautifully on the hillside.
Translations
Translations of the word "hillside" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ladera
🇮🇳 पहाड़ी ढलान
🇩🇪 Hang
🇮🇩 lereng
🇺🇦 схил
🇵🇱 zbocze
🇯🇵 丘の斜面
🇫🇷 pente
🇪🇸 ladera
🇹🇷 yama
🇰🇷 언덕 경사
🇸🇦 منحدر التل
🇨🇿 svah
🇸🇰 svah
🇨🇳 山坡
🇸🇮 pobočje
🇮🇸 hæð
🇰🇿 беткей
🇬🇪 მთა
🇦🇿 təpə
🇲🇽 ladera
Etymology
The word 'hillside' is a compound noun formed from 'hill' and 'side'. The term 'hill' originates from the Old English word 'hyll', which refers to a rounded elevation of land, a meaning that persists in modern English. The word 'side', deriving from the Old English 'sīde', is used to denote a lateral part of something. The combination of these two terms into 'hillside' was likely influenced by the natural geography of England and other hilly regions, where the relationship between hills and slopes became apparent and necessary to describe. This formation is common in the English language, where compound nouns provide specific meanings based on the combination of individual words. Usage of 'hillside' has been recorded since at least the late 16th century, reflecting the linguistic evolution associated with the increasing interaction of societies with their physical environment.