Synonyms for

Ledge

Verb / ledʒ / Another word for ledge — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a narrow shelf or projection of rock or land

Synonyms & similar words

shelf shelf projection outcropping rim brink edge lip crest bank ridge step landing balcony platform catwalk walkway corridor passageway gallery aisle

Synonyms by register

Formal

shelf projection outcrop cornice

Informal

shelf step lip

Literary

rim brink verge

Antonyms

valley depression hollow gorge ravine abyss

Common collocations

  • narrow ledge
  • rocky ledge
  • cliff ledge
  • ledge of a building
  • stand on the ledge
  • fall off the ledge
  • perch on the ledge

Word family

noun ledge
verb ledge

Usage note

A ledge typically refers to a narrow horizontal projection from a cliff or building. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a precarious position.

Example sentences

  1. The cat sat on the ledge and watched the birds.
  2. The flowers were placed on the ledge of the window.
  3. He climbed up the ledge to get a better view.
  4. The hiker rested on the rocky ledge.
  5. The book fell off the ledge and onto the floor.

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