headland

noun

head·​land ˈhed-lənd How to pronounce headland (audio)
-ˌland
1
: unplowed land at the ends of furrows or near a fence
2
: a point of usually high land jutting out into a body of water : promontory

Examples of headland in a Sentence

the lighthouse, situated on a narrow, rocky headland, commands an expansive view of the coast navigation is notoriously difficult at the southernmost tip of South America, where ships must round the headland of Cape Horn
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Full disclosure: My exposure to the Buzz began driving from down San Francisco’s automotive Mobius strip — the infinitely twisty Lombard Street — and continued around the city, across the Golden Gate Bridge, into the Marin headlands and beyond. Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 21 Oct. 2024 Travelers walk on warm sand towards sacred headlands, overlook the Coral Sea, and nibble on bushfood. Riley Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2024 Out of nowhere, the headland came with one huge stride, and was right on top of them. Tomas Tranströmer, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024 The Point Reyes seashore includes 80 miles of shoreline and stunning views from the rocky headlands. Food Drink Life, Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for headland 

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of headland was before the 12th century

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“Headland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/headland. Accessed 6 Nov. 2024.

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headland

noun
head·​land ˈhed-lənd How to pronounce headland (audio)
-ˌland
: a point of land sticking out into the sea : promontory

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