Peninsula
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pəˈnɪn.sjə.lə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Peninsula is a noun meaning (geography) A piece of land projecting into water from a larger land mass.
Meaning
(geography) A piece of land projecting into water from a larger land mass.
Example Sentences
Man cancelling Lisa's inauguration as president: I sentence you to a lifetime of horror on Monster Island. Don't worry, it's just a name. [Lisa and others are chased by fire-breathing monsters] Lisa: He said it was just a name! Man being chased by monsters: What he meant is that Monster Island is actually a peninsula.
Word Forms
- peninsulas
- peninsulae
Synonyms for peninsula
Depending on context, synonyms include byland, cape, chersonese, half-island, headland, ness.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include chersonese, semi, rok, almost, correspondent, han.
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