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Definition of mountainside

mountainside

/ˈmaʊn.tənˌsaɪd/
moun · tain · side
Plural:mountainsides
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mountainside Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The sloping surface or lateral aspect of a mountain.

Example

"The secluded cabin was perched precariously on a steep mountainside overlooking the pine valley."

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Word Origin & Etymology

A compound formed in English from 'mountain' and 'side', emerging in usage during the Middle English period to describe the steep slopes of mountainous terrain.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mountainside. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mountainside
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