Cape of Good Hope

proper noun
UK /ˌkeɪp əv ɡʊd ˈhəʊp/
US /ˌkeɪp əv ɡʊd ˈhoʊp/

A rocky point of land at the southern tip of Africa.

Ships sailing from Europe to Asia often pass by the Cape of Good Hope.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A historic sea route marker where sailors once stopped for supplies.

The old map showed the Cape of Good Hope as a key stop for sailors.

3. A name used for the region around the southern tip of Africa.

Many plants and animals live in the Cape of Good Hope area.

4. A famous landmark that tourists visit in South Africa.

We took photos at the Cape of Good Hope during our trip.