noun
ness
nehs
noun
1
A headland or promontory jutting out into the sea, often used as part of place names.
"The lighthouse stood at the tip of the ness, warning ships of the rocky coast."
How to Use Ness
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA point of land sticking out into water, as in place names like "Inverness" or "Sheerness."
Word Forms
nesses plural
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Etymology
From Old English næs ("headland"), related to the word "nose" — both describe something that juts out.