Palisades

American  

[pal-uh-seydz] / ˌpæl əˈseɪdz /

noun

1. the line of cliffs in northeastern New Jersey and southeastern New York extending along the western bank of the lower Hudson River. About 15 miles (24 kilometers) long; 300–500 feet (91–152 meters) high.

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palisades British  

/ ˌpælɪˈseɪdz, ˈpælɪˌseɪdz /

plural noun

1. high cliffs in a line, often along a river, resembling a palisade

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palisades Scientific  

/ păl′ĭ-sādz′ /

1. A line of steep, high cliffs, especially of basalt, usually along a river.

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Etymology

Origin of Palisades

First recorded in 1825–30

Example Sentences

In October 2024, Verma-Lallian purchased Matthew Perry’s home in the Pacific Palisades for $8.55 million.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

Pratt released a video Monday, following inquiries from The Times, defending his decision to move to Carpinteria but saying he now intends to live in a trailer placed on his burned-out lot in Pacific Palisades.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

“He’s a victim of the Palisades fire that doesn’t have a home to live in because it burned down.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Jake Norr, a junior at Palisades High, made a hole in one earlier this week at Woodley Lakes Golf Course.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

We were at Palisades Park one beautiful winter day during Christmas break.

From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin