knoll

noun
UK: /nəʊl/
US: /noʊl/

  1. A small, natural hill or mound.

    1. We sat on the knoll and watched the sunset.
    2. The old castle was built upon a grassy knoll overlooking the valley.

Synonyms

hillock mound hummock rise

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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