peninsula

noun
UK: /pəˈnɪnsələ/
US: /pəˈnɪnsələ/

  1. A long piece of land that sticks out from a larger area of land into the sea or a lake.

    1. Italy is a peninsula.
    2. The Iberian peninsula is located in the southwest corner of Europe.

  2. An area of land almost entirely surrounded by water but connected to the mainland.

    1. We drove along the peninsula.
    2. The southern peninsula boasts secluded beaches and stunning views.

Synonyms

headland cape spur

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "peninsula" in English means: A long piece of land that sticks out from a larger area of land into the sea or a lake., An area of land almost entirely surrounded by water but connected to the mainland..

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

Synonyms for "peninsula": headland, cape, spur.

Example usage of "peninsula": "Italy is a peninsula.". More examples on the page.