headland

noun

head·land ˈhed-lənd

-ˌland

Synonyms of headland

: unplowed land at the ends of furrows or near a fence

: 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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Climb to the top of the Astoria Column to take in the lay of the land, with panoramic views of headlands, forests, and waterways. — Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2026 Freeman envisioned the steep bluff as a natural amphitheater and arranged the villas on staggered terraces that hug the headland to ensure unobstructed ocean views over the roofs below. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 The expert cited the bunker's strategic position on a headland used since the Bronze Age, including during the Roman period and the Middle Ages. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2026 One of those smaller populations depends on a small patch of wetland wedged between the Sharp Point Golf Course and the headland at Mori Point in Pacifica. — Pepper St. Clair, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026 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

noun

head·land ˈhed-lənd

-ˌland

: a point of land sticking out into the sea : promontory

headland

noun

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