Cliff Dwelling (Noun)
Meaning
A rock and adobe dwelling built on sheltered ledges in the sides of a cliff; "the Anasazi built cliff dwellings in the southwestern United States".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The tourists were amazed by the ancient cliff dwelling perched high on the side of the mountain.
- Archaeologists spent years excavating the well-preserved cliff dwelling and learning about its history.
- The National Park Service protects and preserves many of the Anasazi cliff dwellings for future generations to appreciate.
- After hiking for hours, the hikers stumbled upon an impressive cliff dwelling tucked away in a secluded canyon.
- Visitors can take guided tours of the elaborate cliff dwelling and explore its many rooms and passageways.