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Cape York

Cape York

5.9
A point at the far north of the Australian mainland near Torres Strait
  • proper noun
translation icon : Cabo York
  • Wildlife enthusiasts visit Cape York to see unique species found nowhere else on the continent.

Examples

  • The road to Cape York is famous for its challenging conditions and natural beauty.

  • Many adventurous travelers dream of reaching Cape York, the remote northern tip of Australia.

  • We visited Cape York during our trip to Australia.

  • Have you ever been to Cape York?

  • If you travel to Cape York, you will experience some of the most beautiful landscapes in Australia.

  • Many tourists visit Cape York to explore its unique wildlife and stunning beaches.

  • The expedition to Cape York was filled with fascinating discoveries about the region's history.

Surface Forms

Cape York main

Morphology

cape + York

The noun 'cape' clearly denotes a promontory projecting into water and 'York' here functions as a proper name, so the compound is transparently a headland/place called York. A B1 learner who knows 'cape' and recognizes 'York' as a name will understand it refers to a geographic cape (they may not know the precise Australian location or that it is the northernmost point without prior knowledge).

Etymology

Cape York may come from early British explorers who called a piece of land that sticks into the sea a cape and added the name 'York' from England. So the name points to the very 'northern tip' of the Australian mainland.