Prŏm'on-to-ry, n.

n. [Lat. promontorium, from pro, before, and mons, montis, mountain; It., Sp., & Pg. promontorio, Fr. promontoire, Pr. promunctori.] (Geog.) A high point of land or rock projecting into the sea beyond the line of coast; a headland. If you drink tea on a promontory that overhangs the sea, it is preferable to an assembly. Pope. ☞ It differs from a cape in denoting high land. A cape may be a similar projection of land, high or low. “Like one that stands upon a promontory.” Shak.