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Ridgetop - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

ridgetop

/ˈrɪdʒˌtɑp/ /ˈrɪdʒˌtɒp/

Definition:

The highest point or crest of a ridge.

Synonyms:

summit, crest, peak, apex

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

valley, base

Common Collocations:

ridgetop trail, ridgetop view, ridgetop cabin

Derivatives:

ridgetops (plural), ridgetop's (possessive)

Usage Tips:

Use "ridgetop" to describe the highest part of a mountain or hill ridge.

Common Phrases:

on the ridgetop, ridgetop breeze, ridgetop sunset

Etymology:

Derived from "ridge" (Old English *hrycg*) + "top" (Old English *topp*).

Examples:

  • 1. The hikers reached the ridgetop at noon.
  • 2. From the ridgetop, we saw miles of forest below.
  • 3. Their house sits on a windy ridgetop.
  • 4. The trail leads straight to the rocky ridgetop.

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