Synonyms of cape

cape 1 of 2

noun (1)

as in cloak

a sleeveless garment worn so as to hang over the shoulders, arms, and back

the mysterious figure wrapped his cape tightly around his shoulders

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cloak
• capote
• mantle
• frock
• manteau
• pelisse
• manta
• shawl
• mantilla
• cowl
• poncho
• burnoose
• capelet
• tippet
• sarape
• palatine
• joseph
• capuchin
• pelerine
• serape
• stole
• burnous
• wrap
• mantelet
• domino
• roquelaure

cape

2 of 2

noun (2)

ˈkāp 

as in peninsula

an area of land that juts out into a body of water

residents fled the cape as the hurricane roared up the coast

Synonyms & Similar Words

• peninsula
• point
• arm
• promontory
• spit
• ness
• headland
• foreland
• breakwater
• jetty

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of cape

Noun

In November, a man from Stellenbosch, South Africa, returned home to find a cape cobra coiled under a pillow on his bed. —Kelli Bender, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025

The daisy-like blooms of cape marigold boast bright orange, yellow, purple, pink, and white ray petals surrounding a pollen-rich eye. —Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024

Other Golden Globes attendees jumped aboard the trend as well: Nobody Wants This creator Erin Foster wore a structured black and white dress while actor Justine Lupe chose a navy blue Prada with a cape, peplum, and crystal embellishment. —Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025

Siriano posted further proof of how gigantic McCarthy's cape was on Instagram, sharing a photo of him being the grand cloak's escort. —Michelle Lee, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025