cliff

/klɪf/noun

A steep, high face of rock that drops almost straight down.

Example sentences

“Waves crashed against the base of the cliff.”
“A narrow path ran along the edge of the cliff.”

The word behind 'cliffhanger', a story that stops at a moment of suspense. Writers also borrow it for any sudden sharp drop in numbers.

Synonyms for cliff

precipice
bluff
crag

Related words

shoreThe strip of land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other still body of water.swampAn area of soft, waterlogged ground, often wooded, that supports rich wildlife but is poor for farming.pebbleA little stone, often one worn smooth and round by water.jungleA dense, hot, wild forest in tropical areas, filled with untamed plants and animals.blossomTo produce flowers or come into bloom.glacierA huge mass of ice that moves slowly downhill under its own weight.