hillock

noun
UK: /ˈhɪlək/
US: /ˈhɪlək/

  1. A small hill or mound of earth.

    1. We sat on the hillock and watched the sunset.
    2. The sheep grazed peacefully on the grassy hillock overlooking the valley.

Synonyms

mound knoll hummock hill

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "hillock" is /ˈhɪlək/ in British English and /ˈhɪlək/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "hillock": mound, knoll, hummock, hill.

Example usage of "hillock": "We sat on the hillock and watched the sunset.". More examples on the page.