cliffs

cliffs · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of cliff: steep rock faces, especially at the edge of the sea or mountains.

  2. 2.

    Multiple vertical rock formations.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    cliff dwellings — ancient homes built into cliff faces
  • •
    sea cliffs — cliffs along a coastline
  • •
    the cliffs — often refers to famous cliff formations

Related words

Antonyms: lowlands, plains, valleys
See also: cliff, coast, mountain, precipice
Synonyms: bluffs, crags, escarpments, precipices

Etymology

Plural of "cliff," from Old English "clif." The "-s" suffix marks the standard English plural.