cliff
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ˈkɫɪf// UK //klˈɪf// cliff
n. a very steep, high wall of rock or earth. You usually find them at the edge of the ocean or in the mountains.
n. a steep, high rock face, especially one at the edge of the sea. Often used metaphorically to describe a sudden, sharp decline in value or status.
The hikers stood at the edge of the cliff to see the ocean.
The hotel is built on a high cliff overlooking the beach, providing guests with a beautiful view of the sunrise.
The coastal path follows the jagged edge of the cliff, where centuries of erosion have carved deep inlets and dangerous overhangs into the limestone.
The given name is from shortenings of the diminutives. The surname is from the noun cliff.