promontory in a sentence
n.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11
Definition
Promontory: a high point of land or rock that juts out into a body of water, often providing a vantage point or landmark.
Crossword clues for promontory
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "promontory".
- High land jutting into water.
- Landform extending over the sea.
- Point of land overlooking water.
- Rocky outcrop near the coast.
- Vantage point above the shoreline.
Promontory sentence examples
- The lighthouse stood majestically on the promontory, guiding ships safely to shore.
- We hiked to the edge of the promontory, where the view of the vast ocean was breathtaking.
- As the storm approached, the waves crashed violently against the rocky promontory.
- The ancient ruins on the promontory hinted at a civilization long forgotten by time.
- Birdwatchers flocked to the promontory in hopes of spotting rare seabirds nesting in the cliffs.