General
the cape
What does the cape mean?
Cape Cod, the peninsula and beach-vacation region of Massachusetts.
"We're renting a place on the Cape in July."
Origin
New England; 'the Cape' as shorthand for Cape Cod.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'the Cape' refer to?
In New England it means Cape Cod, the peninsula and beach-vacation region of Massachusetts.
Why do people just say 'the Cape'?
It's local shorthand — in New England, 'the Cape' is understood to mean Cape Cod without further explanation.
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