isle
n. countable C1 Advanced US //ˈaɪɫ// UK //ˈaɪəl// isle
n. a small island. You usually see this word in names of places or in stories and poems.
n. a small island, typically used in geographical proper names or within a literary and poetic context.
The boat sailed toward the small isle.
The Isle of Wight is a popular destination for tourists looking to enjoy the English coast.
The poet described a lonely isle where the only sounds were the rhythmic crashing of waves and the cries of distant gulls.
Usage
Commonly used in proper nouns (e.g., Isle of Man) or in literary contexts; 'island' is the standard term for general prose.