Synonyms of cape

cape 1 of 2

noun (1)

as in cloak

a sleeveless garment worn so as to hang over the shoulders, arms, and back

the mysterious figure wrapped his cape tightly around his shoulders

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cloak
• capote
• mantle
• frock
• manteau
• pelisse
• manta
• shawl
• mantilla
• cowl
• poncho
• burnoose
• capelet
• tippet
• sarape
• palatine
• joseph
• capuchin
• pelerine
• serape
• stole
• burnous
• wrap
• mantelet
• domino
• roquelaure

cape

2 of 2

noun (2)

ˈkāp 

as in peninsula

an area of land that juts out into a body of water

residents fled the cape as the hurricane roared up the coast

Synonyms & Similar Words

• peninsula
• point
• arm
• promontory
• spit
• ness
• headland
• foreland
• breakwater
• jetty

Examples of cape in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Perhaps Cynthia Erivo, who stars as Elphaba in the film, will select the devilish green cape Khan previewed a sketch of for an upcoming red carpet. —Ari Stark, WWD, 3 Sep. 2024

And while every queen must have their cape, Rihanna's sheer golden robe gets left behind on the floor of the Hall of Mirrors. —Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2024

Archive Photos/Getty Images In the end, Reed opted for a modern take on both looks, in the form of the graphic catsuit, while offering an update on the bustle via a voluminous cape skirt. —Emily Chan, Vogue, 19 Aug. 2024

The look came complete with a cape, hat and mask — all for the drama, of course. —Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2024