Synonyms for
Promontory
Definition
a high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water
Synonyms & similar words
Example sentences
- I climbed to the top of the promontory to get a better view of the ocean.
- The ship crashed into the promontory and sank.
- The promontory was a popular spot for fishing.
- The hikers followed the trail along the promontory.
- The promontory was covered in wildflowers.
Quotes
The sea is everything. It covers seven-tenths of the terrestrial globe. Its breath is pure and healthy. It is an immense desert, where man is never lonely, for he feels life stirring on all sides. The sea is only the embodiment of a supernatural and wonderful existence. It is nothing but love and emotion; it is the Living Infinite. - Jules Verne
I have always been fascinated by the ocean, to dip a limb beneath its surface and know that I'm touching eternity, that it goes on forever until it begins here again. - Lauren DeStefano
The ocean is a central image. It is the symbolism of a great journey. - Enya