islet

noun
UK: /ˈaɪlət/
US: /ˈaɪlət/

  1. A very small island.

    1. We saw a small islet in the sea.
    2. The birds nested on the rocky islet just offshore, away from predators.

  2. A small, often isolated area within something larger or more complex.

    1. There's an islet of calm in his life.
    2. The park provided an islet of green space in the otherwise industrial landscape.

Synonyms

isle key cay

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "islet" in English means: A very small island., A small, often isolated area within something larger or more complex..

The phonetic transcription of "islet" is /ˈaɪlət/ in British English and /ˈaɪlət/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "islet": isle, key, cay.

Example usage of "islet": "We saw a small islet in the sea.". More examples on the page.