# hilltop

/ˈhɪɫˌtɑp/ (US) · /hˈɪltɒp/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/hilltop
Updated: 2026-05-09

## Definition

the highest part of a hill. You can usually see a long way from here.

For teachers: 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 notes

- Often used as a modifier in compound nouns like 'hilltop village' or 'hilltop view'.

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