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

Raman’s position on the precipice of ascending to the mayoralty would have seemed nearly unthinkable at the start of the year, when Bass’ challengers included Pratt, former LAUSD Supt. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

America seems to be on the precipice of a future technological golden age. — Staff, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026

On the precipice of Franco’s dictatorship, Cruz’s character is doing the same. — Daniel D'addario, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026

The former is a series of sculptural floral compositions in borosilicate glass, ceramic and diamonds that look encased in ice, frozen on the precipice of life’s end. — Tanya Dukes, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2026