tombolo

tom·bo·lo | \ ˈtōm-bə-ˌlō

How to pronounce tombolo (audio)

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How to pronounce tombolo (audio)

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plural tombolos

Definition of tombolo

: a sand or gravel bar connecting an island with the mainland or another island

Examples of tombolo in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The trail crosses swaths of huge rocks to a tombolo — a spit of land that connects to Governor’s Island. — Peter Marteka, courant.com, "An autumn visit to an old woods road and the scenic marshes of Hampton," 27 Sep. 2019 Recent storms have made the tombolo weaker, so currents are increasing within the lagoon, but the beach still remains a safe bet for families. — Timbers Kauai, The Seattle Times, "Discover Kauai’s hidden gems," 18 Sep. 2017

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17 Nov 2019

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“Tombolo.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tombolo. Accessed 14 December 2019.

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