Headland (Noun)
Meaning
A natural elevation (especially a rocky one that juts out into the sea).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The rugged coastline was punctuated by a series of dramatic headlands that plunged into the crashing surf.
- From the top of the headland, the lighthouse stood sentinel, warning ships of the rocky shoreline below.
- The hikers made their way along the winding path that led to the headland, where they could see for miles out to sea.
- The small village was nestled in the shadow of a great headland, its granite cliffs a testament to the region's geological history.
- As the sun set, the headland was bathed in a warm golden light, its rocky contours softened by the fading day.