promontory

Meanings

• noun

  A piece of land that juts out into a body of water.

  - "The lighthouse stood proudly on the promontory, guarding the treacherous coastline."
  - "The promontory provided a breathtaking view of the sunset over the ocean."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpɹɒm.ən.tɹi/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

cliff , headland , hoe

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with promontory
fortuity , obligatory , purity , solitary

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Variants

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promontories , promontory

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'promontorium' meaning 'projecting land'.

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Trivia

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1. The Promontory Point in Chicago is home to the Museum of Science and Industry.

2. The term 'promontory' is also used in astronomy to refer to a prominent feature on the surface of a celestial body.

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Related Concepts

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1. headland: Synonym for promontory, referring to a piece of land that juts out into the sea or a lake.

2. peninsula: A piece of land surrounded by water on three sides, larger than a promontory.

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Culture

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In Greek mythology, the Promontory of Hercules refers to a series of pillars marking the end of the known world. In literature, the promontory has been used as a setting in various works, including Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' and Herman Melville's 'Moby-Dick'.

How to Memorize "promontory"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a triangle-shaped piece of land jutting out into the water. Visualize the waves crashing against the rocky shoreline.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'promontory' with the image of a lighthouse standing tall on a rocky outcrop.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'Proudly Rising Over Most Ocean Tides' to remember the definition of promontory.

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