Promontory

Pronunciation: /ˈprɑːmənˌtɔːri/

Definitions of promontory

noun a high point of land or rock projecting into the sea or other water beyond the line of coast

Example Sentences

A1 The promontory jutted out into the sea, creating a beautiful view.

A2 We hiked to the top of the promontory to get a better look at the surrounding area.

B1 The lighthouse was built on the promontory to guide ships safely to shore.

B2 From the promontory, we could see the entire coastline stretching out before us.

C1 The promontory provided a perfect vantage point for watching the sunset over the ocean.

C2 The promontory was a popular spot for tourists to take in the breathtaking views of the cliffs and ocean below.

Examples of promontory in a Sentence

formal The promontory jutted out into the sea, offering a stunning view of the coastline.

informal Let's go check out that cool promontory over there with a great view.

slang That promontory is lit, we should totally take some pics there.

figurative The decision to invest in the new project was like standing on a promontory, taking a risk to see a better future.

Grammatical Forms of promontory

• plural: promontories
• comparative: more promontory
• superlative: most promontory
• present tense: promontory
• future tense: will promontory
• perfect tense: has promontory
• continuous tense: is promontory
• singular: promontory
• positive degree: promontory
• infinitive: to promontory
• gerund: promontorying
• participle: promontoryed

Origin and Evolution of promontory

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'promontory' originated from Latin, derived from the word 'promontorium' which means 'forehead, headland'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'promontory' has retained its original meaning of a high point of land that extends out into a body of water, often used as a landmark for navigation or a scenic viewpoint.