Synonyms of peninsula

peninsula

noun

pə-ˈnin(t)-s(ə-)lə 

as in cape

an area of land that juts out into a body of water

the peninsula is constantly buffeted by storms

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cape
• point
• headland
• arm
• promontory
• spit
• ness
• breakwater
• foreland
• jetty

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of peninsula

Now a state park, the first fort on this peninsula was established in the 1630s. — Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2026

But even as residents of Long Beach’s peninsula are starting to see some relief, beach communities up and down the California coast are struggling to cope with this week’s massive high tides. — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026

On the peninsula, the dredge continues to pump out sand from the channel onto the beach. — Alys Martinez, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026

The annual Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10-mile run takes roughly 20,000 participants around the peninsula for that very reason. — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 23 Oct. 2026