Synonyms of ridge

ridge 1 of 2

noun

ˈrij 

as in crest

the line formed when two sloping surfaces come together along their topmost edge

pigeons roosting along the ridge of the roof

Synonyms & Similar Words

• crest
• peak
• spine
• divide
• backbone
• prominence
• promontory
• eminence
• ridgepole
• rise

ridge

2 of 2

verb

as in to drift

Related Words

• drift
• bank
• lump
• clump
• conglomerate
• agglutinate
• build up
• pile (up)
• accumulate
• mass
• collect
• stack (up)
• concentrate
• amass
• gather
• accrete

Dissimilar Words

• scatter
• dissipate
• disperse

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ridge

Noun

However, our neighborhood turned into the focus of news outlets, as nearly all of the houses situated on the ridge around 260 acres of grass and trees were destroyed, except for the six of us at the top. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 25 Sep. 2026

Eichler’s micro-neighborhood, spread over a high ridge near the geographic center of the city and overlooking Glen Canyon Park, is mostly composed of compact lots along curving streets. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2026

Verb

On those days, the secluded swim between Playa Chen Rio and Coconuts provides a clear view over the coral ridges 20 to 30 feet below. — New York Times, 13 Nov. 2025

Warm weather in the West Meanwhile, strong ridging developing over the Intermountain West will allow temperatures to rise to 10-15 degrees above average in that area. — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025