Cape Cod

Meanings

Proper Noun

• A geographic cape extending into the Atlantic Ocean from the southeastern corner of mainland Massachusetts in the northeastern United States.

Noun

• A traditional low, broad frame house originating in 17th-century New England, having a moderately steep, pitched roof with end gables, a large central chimney and very little ornamentation.

Origin

• Named for the stocks of codfish in that part of the ocean.