ridgeline

noun

ridge·​line ˈrij-ˌlīn How to pronounce ridgeline (audio)
: a line marking or following a ridgetop

Examples of ridgeline in a Sentence

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Just past his backyard fence, gray billows of smoke filled the sky above the ridgeline and flames could be seen chewing through sagebrush just a couple miles away. Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024 The final reward is Cutthroat Lake itself—a serene, glassy oasis tucked beneath jagged ridgelines, perfect for a reflective moment or a quiet picnic. Laura Parker, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024 The trail can also be completed as a loop by adding the new ridgeline trail. Katie Linsky Shaw, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2024 The classic day hike is summiting Ymir Mountain (pronounced why-murr), the iconic ridgeline that overlooks the resort. Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 4 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ridgeline 

Word History

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ridgeline was in 1856

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“Ridgeline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ridgeline. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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