cape may
Definition
Proper noun: - A geographical cape: A specific cape, a point of land extending into a body of water, located in southeastern New Jersey, USA, that projects into the Atlantic Ocean.
Usage
- As a geographical location: Used to refer to the specific landform and the surrounding area, which is a known coastal region.
- The lighthouse stands at the tip of Cape May.
- They spent the summer vacationing in Cape May.
Advanced Usage
- Metonymic use: The name "Cape May" is often used to refer not just to the geographical cape but to the adjacent county (Cape May County) and its well-known resort city (Cape May City).
- Cape May is famous for its Victorian architecture and birdwatching.
- The wine festival is a major event in Cape May.
Variants and Related Words
- Cape May County: The county in New Jersey that encompasses the cape.
- Cape May City: A specific municipality and popular historic seaside resort located on the cape.
- Cape May Point: A borough located at the southern tip of the cape.
Synonyms
- Headland: A narrow piece of land that projects from a coastline into the sea.
- Promontory: A point of high land that juts out into a large body of water.
Related Phrases
- Cape May diamond: A term for quartz pebbles found on the beaches of Cape May.
- Children enjoy searching for Cape May diamonds on the shore.
- Cape May warbler: A species of bird named after the location where it was first documented.
- Birdwatchers flock to the area to spot the Cape May warbler during migration.
Noun
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a cape of southeast New Jersey extending into the Atlantic Ocean
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