hilltopper

hill·top

H h

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hil-top]
- /ˈhɪlˌtɒp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hil-top]
- /ˈhɪlˌtɒp/

Definitions of hilltopper word

noun hilltopper the top or summit of a hill. 1
verb without object hilltopper Fox Hunting. to follow the progress of a hunt on horseback but without jumping. to follow the hunt on foot or in an automobile. 1

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Origin of hilltopper

First appearance:

before 1375

One of the 22% oldest English words

1375-1425; late Middle English. See hill, top1

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Parts of speech for Hilltopper

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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hilltopper popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

hilltopper usage trend in Literature

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