ridgetop

noun

ridge·​top ˈrij-ˌtäp How to pronounce ridgetop (audio)
: the crest of a ridge

Examples of ridgetop in a Sentence

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Wind gusts will once again be in the 20-25 mph range with a few gusts, especially along ridgetops, near 30 mph. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 28 Mar. 2025 Gusts up to 60 mph possible at the highest ridgetops. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2025 Total snow accumulations mainly under an inch most valleys and 1 to 3 inches on ridgetops, with locally higher amounts. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2025 Wind gusts could also reach 65 mph near the Sierra ridgetops. Rachel Dobkin, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ridgetop

Word History

First Known Use

1847, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ridgetop was in 1847

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“Ridgetop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ridgetop. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.

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