Definition of Headland

a section of high land that sticks out from the coast into the sea

Examples of Headland in a sentence

The woman breathed in the scent of the ocean as she stood on the headland above the sea.  🔊

Looking at the sea below the headland, the man’s fear of heights crept up on him like a spider on a web.  🔊

The coast’s headland was the perfect place to watch the waves go in and out.  🔊

A Mediterranean breeze blew the girl’s hair as she peered down at the sea from the headland.  🔊

The coastal headland was the perfect place to view the stars since it was high up above the water.  🔊

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