peninsula
noun
pen·in·su·la
pə-ˈnin(t)-s(ə-)lə 
-shə-lə
-shə-lə
: a portion of land nearly surrounded by water and connected with a larger body by an isthmus
also
: a piece of land jutting out into the water whether with or without a well-defined isthmus
the Italian peninsula
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They built their house on a narrow peninsula.
the peninsula is constantly buffeted by storms
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The two-bedroom bungalow features an adobe-style exterior, creamy interior walls, and wide-plank wood floors; a kitchen-dining area with an eat-in peninsula, open wood shelving, zellige tiles, and French doors to the two-level patio; an art-tiled bath; and a detached artist's studio.
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The Week Staff, theweek, 12 Nov. 2024
North Korean troops joining Vladimir Putin's war have come under fire for the first time, according to a Kyiv official, as a map by Newsweek outlines their journey from the East Asia peninsula to a European battlefield's front line.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Drenching rainfall and perhaps some gusty winds are likely in the western Caribbean, parts of Central America and Mexico’s Yucatán peninsula next week.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN, 1 Nov. 2024
Nearly all of Michigan's Upper Peninsula is past peak color, though much of Michigan's lower peninsula is still at peak, according to michigan.org/fallcolormap.
—Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 25 Oct. 2024
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The Week Staff, theweek, 12 Nov. 2024
North Korean troops joining Vladimir Putin's war have come under fire for the first time, according to a Kyiv official, as a map by Newsweek outlines their journey from the East Asia peninsula to a European battlefield's front line.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Drenching rainfall and perhaps some gusty winds are likely in the western Caribbean, parts of Central America and Mexico’s Yucatán peninsula next week.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN, 1 Nov. 2024
Nearly all of Michigan's Upper Peninsula is past peak color, though much of Michigan's lower peninsula is still at peak, according to michigan.org/fallcolormap.
—Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 25 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for peninsula
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“Peninsula.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peninsula. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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peninsula
noun
pen·in·su·la
pə-ˈnin(t)-s(ə-)lə
-ˈnin-chə-lə
-ˈnin-chə-lə
: a piece of land nearly surrounded by water or sticking out into the water
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