Meaning & Definition of word "Isle"
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Isle
/aɪl/
noun:
- 1. A small island.
- Example: We sailed to a picturesque isle off the coast for the weekend.
- 2. A peninsula or a piece of land surrounded by water but connected to the mainland.
- Example: The hotel is located on a beautiful isle that offers stunning views of the ocean.
- 3. An area of land within a larger body of water.
- Example: The wildlife on the isle is diverse and thrives in its natural habitat.
Etymology
Middle English, from Old French 'isle', from Latin 'insula' meaning 'island'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
isle of paradise:
A place or state of great happiness or beauty.
desert isle:
A remote island, often uninhabited.
Related Words
island:
A piece of land surrounded by water.
islet:
A very small island.
peninsula:
A landform surrounded by water on three sides.
Slang Meanings of isle
Meaning: A complex person who's hard to understand, like a solitary isle in a sea of humanity.
Example Sentence: She's such an isle; you never know what she's thinking.