islet

noun

is·​let ˈī-lət 

1

: a little island

2

: islet of langerhans

Synonyms of islet

• island

Examples of islet in a Sentence

landed the boat on a tiny islet that we had all to ourselves

Recent Examples on the Web

Views reach toward the tiny islet of Preveto, with the more westerly shape of Marettimo faint on the horizon. —Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026

For dinner off the islet, the local fine dining scene is strong with options like Chef Duc’s Mango Rooms, and Mùa by Truc, which are all worth a visit. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026

Rent one from Sea Panarea to discover hidden coves, sea caves, and the nearby islets of Basiluzzo and Lisca before settling in for sunset Negronis at the see-and-be-seen Bar del Porto. —Nicky Swallow, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026

Thankfully, Rinca, the other islet on which dragons can be easily seen, remains a quieter place. —Craig Stanford, Big Think, 7 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1538, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing islet

• islet of Langerhans

Rhymes for islet

• eyelet
• pilot
• stylet
• autopilot

Kids Definition

islet

noun

is·​let ˈī-lət 

1

: a little island

2

: islet of Langerhans

Medical Definition

islet

noun

is·​let ˈī-lət 

: a small isolated mass of one type of tissue within a different type

specifically : islet of langerhans