Palisades

[pal-uh-seydz]

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.

palisades

/ ˌpælɪˈseɪdz, ˈpælɪˌseɪdz /

plural noun

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

palisades

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of palisades¹

First recorded in 1825–30