Cliff

/klɪf/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A steep face of rock and earth.

The hikers stood in awe at the edge of the cliff, overlooking the valley below.

A high steep or overhanging place.

The cliffs along the coastline are a popular spot for rock climbing.

An imposing or threatening situation.

The company found itself on the financial cliff after several poor investment choices.

Old English 'clif', meaning a steep place or bank.

cliffhanger

A suspenseful situation or an unresolved ending.

over the cliff

Critically in danger or at risk of failure.

cliff notes

Detailed study notes or summaries.

ledge

A narrow horizontal surface projecting from a wall.

escarpment

A steep slope or long cliff.

bluff

A high steep bank or cliff.

On the brink of disaster.

After that last mistake, his career felt like it was over the cliff.

Extreme or dangerous situation.

She’s living life on the cliff with her reckless behavior.