English · Travel & Places
cliff
/klɪf/
[/klɪf/]
steep rock face
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A high, steep face of rock, especially at the edge of the sea.
Example
They stood near the edge of the cliff, gazing down at the crashing waves below.
They stood near the edge of the cliff, gazing down at the crashing waves below.
Etymology
From Old English 'clif', a steep rocky slope.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in landscape and coastal description.