promontory

noun
UK: /ˈprɒm.ən.tɔː.ri/
US: /ˈprɑː.mən.tɔː.ri/

  1. A high point of land that sticks out into a large body of water.

    1. The old fort was built on a promontory overlooking the sea.
    2. We hiked to the promontory to get a better view of the coastline, enjoying a breathtaking panoramic vista.

  2. A prominent mass of land overlooking or projecting into a lowland or body of water; a headland.

    1. The castle was situated on a rocky promontory.
    2. From the promontory, we could see the waves crashing against the shore below, making it a strategic defensive location.

Synonyms

point cliff cape spur bluff foreland headland

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "promontory" in English means: A high point of land that sticks out into a large body of water., A prominent mass of land overlooking or projecting into a lowland or body of water; a headland..

The phonetic transcription of "promontory" is /ˈprɒm.ən.tɔː.ri/ in British English and /ˈprɑː.mən.tɔː.ri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "promontory": point, cliff, cape, spur, bluff, foreland, headland.

Example usage of "promontory": "The old fort was built on a promontory overlooking the sea.". More examples on the page.