Word Noun
hilltop
n.
countable
B1 Intermediate US /ˈhɪɫˌtɑp/ UK /hˈɪltɒp/ hill·top UK spelling hilltop's, hilltop's
Definition
n.the highest part of a hill. You can usually see a long way from here.
n.the summit or highest point of a hill. Refers specifically to the uppermost surface rather than the entire elevation.
Examples
“We sat on the hilltop to watch the sunset.”
“The ancient castle was built on a steep hilltop to make it easier to defend against enemies.”
“From the windy hilltop, the hikers enjoyed a panoramic view of the valley, where the morning mist still clung to the winding river below.”
Usage
Often used as a modifier in compound nouns like 'hilltop village' or 'hilltop view'.
Etymology
From hill + top.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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