English · Nature & Environment
hill
/hɪl/
[/hɪl/]
small raised land
Beginnernoun
Definition
A raised area of land, smaller and lower than a mountain.
Example
They climbed the gentle hill to enjoy a wide view over the green valley.
They climbed the gentle hill to enjoy a wide view over the green valley.
Etymology
From Old English 'hyll', of Germanic origin.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in landscape description.