peninsula
noun
pen·in·su·la
pə-ˈnin(t)-s(ə-)lə 
-shə-lə
-shə-lə
: a portion of land nearly surrounded by water and connected with a larger body by an isthmus
also
: a piece of land jutting out into the water whether with or without a well-defined isthmus
the Italian peninsula
Synonyms
Examples of peninsula in a Sentence
They built their house on a narrow peninsula.
the peninsula is constantly buffeted by storms
Recent Examples on the Web
According to the archeologist, the ancient weapon might have belonged to a horseman in the Al-Andalus kingdom — an empire that controlled much of the Iberian peninsula from the early 700s until the early 11th century, according to Britannica — as the sword has no hand guard.
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Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 25 Apr. 2024
Think of North Korea and South Korea, Smith says: the same people on the same peninsula, with the same history, language, and culture — divided between a dictatorship and a free society.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 22 Apr. 2024
Many here harbor ardent hopes of someday recapturing the peninsula, and are heartened by Ukrainian strikes on Russian forces there, including a damaging attack Wednesday on a large Russian airfield.
—Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2024
The Ring of Brodgar stands dramatically on a peninsula between two lakes and may have been built as a reflection of the larger landscape.
—Dan Falk, Discover Magazine, 6 Apr. 2024
Stay here: Last summer the oldest hotel on the peninsula dating back to the 1970s, Hôtel des Dunes re-opened as a cool surf lodge of sorts, with each of its 13 rooms designed in the spirit of Cap Ferret’s oyster shacks, and located just across the street from Cap Ferret’s best surf beach.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2024
In 2015, a Russian plane carrying 224 people exploded over Egypt’s Sinai peninsula, killing all onboard.
—Victoria Bisset, Washington Post, 23 Mar. 2024
The former camp was used from 1943 to 1961 and sat on nearly 1,738 acres of land located along the Atlantic Ocean on the Cape Cod peninsula.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
Amble along Main Street and the Bearskin Neck peninsula and soak up the artsy vibes.
—Amy Thomas, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2024
Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 25 Apr. 2024
Think of North Korea and South Korea, Smith says: the same people on the same peninsula, with the same history, language, and culture — divided between a dictatorship and a free society.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 22 Apr. 2024
Many here harbor ardent hopes of someday recapturing the peninsula, and are heartened by Ukrainian strikes on Russian forces there, including a damaging attack Wednesday on a large Russian airfield.
—Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2024
The Ring of Brodgar stands dramatically on a peninsula between two lakes and may have been built as a reflection of the larger landscape.
—Dan Falk, Discover Magazine, 6 Apr. 2024
Stay here: Last summer the oldest hotel on the peninsula dating back to the 1970s, Hôtel des Dunes re-opened as a cool surf lodge of sorts, with each of its 13 rooms designed in the spirit of Cap Ferret’s oyster shacks, and located just across the street from Cap Ferret’s best surf beach.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2024
In 2015, a Russian plane carrying 224 people exploded over Egypt’s Sinai peninsula, killing all onboard.
—Victoria Bisset, Washington Post, 23 Mar. 2024
The former camp was used from 1943 to 1961 and sat on nearly 1,738 acres of land located along the Atlantic Ocean on the Cape Cod peninsula.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
Amble along Main Street and the Bearskin Neck peninsula and soak up the artsy vibes.
—Amy Thomas, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2024
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“Peninsula.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peninsula. Accessed 30 Apr. 2024.
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peninsula
noun
pen·in·su·la
pə-ˈnin(t)-s(ə-)lə
-ˈnin-chə-lə
-ˈnin-chə-lə
: a piece of land nearly surrounded by water or sticking out into the water
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