Meaning of the word promontory in English
What does promontory mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
promontory
US /ˈprɑː.mən.tɔːr/
UK /ˈprɒm.ən.tri/
Noun
a point of high land that juts out into a large body of water; a headland
Example:
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The lighthouse stood on a rocky promontory, guiding ships safely to shore.
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From the promontory, we had a panoramic view of the entire coastline.