Synonyms of precipice

precipice

noun

ˈpre-s(ə-)pəs 

as in cliff

a steep wall of rock, earth, or ice

scaled the steep precipice with the ease of an experienced climber

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cliff
• escarpment
• bluff
• palisade
• crag
• scar
• scarp
• barranca
• embankment
• tor
• butte
• declivity
• cuesta
• hogback
• pitch
• bulwark
• drop-off

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of precipice

In this week's edition of Far-Flung Postcards, NPR's Vincent Ni takes readers to central London's Waterloo Place, where a life-size Banksy installation depicts a suited man marching over a precipice while hoisting a flag. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 1 July 2026

The same town followed Duncan’s ascension from Little League All-Star to Iowa Hawkeye to Charlotte Knight — on the precipice of an MLB career. — Alex Zietlow july 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026

Coley learns that Sonya is on the precipice of leaving for dance camp — something that will separate them for the rest of the summer — which Sonya has neglected to mention before now. — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 26 June 2026

An awareness of cultural shifts on the precipice — how to harness it all whilst not losing her own identity. — Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 24 June 2026