Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Cliff Dwelling.
Cliff Dwelling - as a noun
A rock and adobe dwelling built on sheltered ledges in the sides of a cliff
Example: "The anasazi built cliff dwellings in the southwestern united states"
Example Sentences
"The cliff dwelling was built by the Ancestral Puebloans in the 13th century."
"Tourists can explore the ancient cliff dwellings at Mesa Verde National Park."
"The Native American tribe used to live in cliff dwellings for protection."
"The archaeologists discovered pottery shards near the cliff dwelling."
"The cliff dwellings of Bandelier National Monument are well-preserved."