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mountainside

Mountainside (noun) means the sloping face of a mountain. Example: “A small village clung to the mountainside above the valley.”

noun
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The sloping face of a mountain.
"A small village clung to the mountainside above the valley."
"They planted vineyards along the sunny mountainside."

How to use mountainside

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe slope or flank of a mountain.

Common pairings
steep mountainside along the mountainside houses on the mountainside

Word forms

mountainsides plural

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A small village clung to the _____ above the valley.

Etymology

"Mountain" plus "side" — literally the side of a mountain.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “mountainside” mean?

The word “mountainside” means the sloping face of a mountain. In plain terms, the slope or flank of a mountain.

How do you use “mountainside” in a sentence?

Here is “mountainside” used in a sentence: “A small village clung to the mountainside above the valley.”

What part of speech is “mountainside”?

“Mountainside” is a noun.

What is the meaning of mountainside?

"mountainside" (noun) means the sloping face of a mountain.

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