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Foothills Meaning in English

word · lemma: foothill

Definition

Low hills located at the base or lower slopes of a mountain or mountain range.

Usage & Nuances

Usually plural. Refers to the gently rising land before mountains, not the mountains themselves. Often used for describing geography or scenic locations ("the foothills of the Rockies"). Less formal than 'lower slopes'.

Example Sentences

Many animals live in the foothills.

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The foothills are full of wildflowers in spring.

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They bought a house right in the foothills for the great view.

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As you leave the city, you start to see the foothills rising in the distance.

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Cycling through the foothills is tough, but the scenery makes it worth it.

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We drove through the foothills before reaching the mountains.

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