Cape

Pronunciation: /keɪp/

Definitions of cape

noun a piece of land jutting into the sea or some other large body of water

Example Sentences

A1 She wore a red cape to the costume party.

A2 The superhero's cape fluttered in the wind as she flew through the sky.

B1 The explorer wore a thick cape to protect himself from the cold weather.

B2 The king's cape was adorned with intricate embroidery and jewels.

C1 The opera singer's cape billowed behind her as she took her final bow.

C2 The cape of the vampire lord swept dramatically behind him as he made his grand entrance.

Examples of cape in a Sentence

formal The explorer wore a cape to protect himself from the harsh winds.

informal I love wearing my cape when I feel like a superhero.

slang That cape is so fly, where did you get it?

figurative She used her charm like a cape to navigate through social situations.

Grammatical Forms of cape

• past tense: caped
• plural: capes
• comparative: caper
• superlative: caperst
• present tense: capes
• future tense: will cape
• perfect tense: have caped
• continuous tense: is capping
• singular: cape
• positive degree: cape
• infinitive: to cape
• gerund: caping
• participle: caped

Origin and Evolution of cape

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'cape' originated from the Latin word 'cappa' which referred to a cloak or hooded garment worn by clergy or monks.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'cape' evolved to refer to a sleeveless outer garment that drapes over the shoulders and fastens at the neck. It is commonly used to describe a piece of clothing worn over other garments for warmth or as a fashion accessory.