Word
hilltop
Phoneticshill·top, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈhɪɫˌtɑp/
UK/hˈɪltɒp/
Countable noun
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.”
Examples
simple
“We sat on the hilltop to watch the sunset.”
contextual
“The ancient castle was built on a steep hilltop to make it easier to defend against enemies.”
complex
“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.
Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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