promontory
noun
a high point of land or rock projecting into the sea or other water beyond the line of coast; a headland.
promontories
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pluralof promontory.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The promontories draw the most visitors, but the best place on the island is its wooden-benched amphitheater, where you can lounge and forget the city behind you.
From Slate ● Jun. 7, 2021
Others yet might hanker after the secluded fringes of the beach, perhaps sheltered by natural promontories of rock that keep the biting wind at bay.
From Scientific American ● Jun. 23, 2017
On the other side, promontories above the deep pool are a perfect place to show off your diving.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 10, 2016
Although appreciated by some critics, the modern-dress piece, supplemented lavishly by video and evocations of wind-swept Greek promontories, struck others as odd and ponderous.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 10, 2016
Saw the cunning thoughts race in and out through the caves and promontories of his mind long before they darted out of the tunnel of his mouth.
From "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston
