Downhills

/ˈdaʊnˌhɪlz/ noun

Definition

Plural of downhill; the plural form can refer to multiple downward slopes or multiple instances of descending mountainous terrain.

Etymology

Plural form of 'downhill,' which combines 'down' (Old English 'dūn') and 'hill' (Old English 'hyll'). The compound emerged to describe the literal direction of travel on sloped terrain.

Kelly Says

Interestingly, 'downhill' became a metaphor for decline or deterioration (as in 'it's all downhill from here'), so we're using geography to describe life's misfortunes!

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