Foothills

Pronunciation: /fʊthɪlz/

Definitions of foothills

noun a hilly region at the base of a mountain or mountain range

Example Sentences

A1 I went for a hike in the foothills.

A2 The foothills are covered in greenery.

B1 The small town is nestled in the foothills of the mountains.

B2 The foothills provide a beautiful backdrop for the vineyards.

C1 The foothills offer stunning views of the surrounding landscape.

C2 The foothills are known for their diverse wildlife and plant species.

Examples of foothills in a Sentence

formal The town is nestled in the foothills of the mountain range.

informal We're planning a hike in the foothills this weekend.

slang Let's hit up the foothills for some off-roading.

figurative She had to climb many metaphorical foothills to achieve success in her career.

Grammatical Forms of foothills

• plural: foothills
• comparative: more foothills
• superlative: most foothills
• present tense: foothills
• future tense: will foothills
• perfect tense: have foothills
• continuous tense: is foothilling
• singular: foothill
• positive degree: foothills
• infinitive: to foothill
• gerund: foothilling
• participle: foothilled

Origin and Evolution of foothills

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'foothills' originated from the Old English word 'fōt-hyll', which literally means 'foot-hill'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'foothills' has come to refer to the lower slopes of a mountain or hill, rather than just the literal base or foot of a hill.