downhill

Definition

  • n. the downward slope of a hill
  • n. a ski race down a trail
  • adv. toward a lower or inferior state
  • adv. toward the bottom of a hill

Word forms

Plural
downhills

Example sentences

  1. a.

    The downhill path was steep and exciting for the hikers.

  2. adv.

    We rode our bikes downhill, feeling the wind in our hair.