Definition of bluff
- a steep cliff, bank, or promontory, especially beside water
Usage examples of bluff
The trail followed a grassy bluff above the river.
From the bluff, sailors could see the harbor below.
Heavy rain eroded the bluff's sandy bank.
Term
bluff n
Bluff means a steep cliff, bank, or promontory, especially beside water. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.