noun
- a piece of land that extends out into water; a headland or promontory
- land in front of something else, especially higher ground
Usage: geography
Usage: geography
Examples
- The lighthouse was built on a rocky foreland overlooking the harbor.
- Ships could see the foreland from miles away as they approached the coast.
- The foreland provided an excellent vantage point for spotting whales.
- Erosion gradually wore away the edges of the foreland.
- The castle was strategically positioned on the foreland above the town.
- Hikers enjoyed panoramic views from the grassy foreland.