Word
isle
Phoneticsisle
US/ˈaɪɫ/
UK/ˈaɪəl/
Definition
n. a small island, often used in names or poetry.
n. an island, usually of a smaller size. Often used in geographical proper names or to evoke a poetic tone.
Examples
“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.”
Examples
simple
“The boat sailed toward the small isle.”
contextual
“The Isle of Wight is a popular destination for tourists looking to enjoy the English coast.”
complex
“The poet described a lonely isle where the only sounds were the rhythmic crashing of waves and the cries of distant gulls.”
Usage
Commonly appears in proper nouns like 'the British Isles' or 'the Isle of Man'.
Pitfall
We walked down the isle to find our seats.
We walked down the aisle to find our seats.
Do not confuse 'isle' (an island) with 'aisle' (a passage between rows of seats).
Real-World Examples
“After 12 years they moved to the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides.” Synonyms
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