Promontory

ENZH

What Does Promontory Mean?

  • 突出部
  • 海岬

Promontory Pronunciation

/ˈprɒmənˌtɔːri/

Promontory Definition

noun

Definition

A high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water.

In ZH

向水体突出的高地或岩石点。

How to Use Promontory in a Sentence

  • The cliff was a stunning promontory overlooking the ocean.
  • We hiked to the promontory for a better view of the sunset.
  • The ancient castle was built on a promontory to provide a strategic advantage.
  • Many birds nest on the rocky promontory during the summer months.
  • The geology of the region includes several prominent promontories.