Word
peninsula
Phoneticspenin·su·la
US/pəˈnɪnsəɫə/
UK/pənˈɪnsjʊlɐ/
Definitions
01geographical feature
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun
n. a piece of land that is mostly surrounded by water but stays connected to the main land.
n. a landform projecting into a body of water from a larger landmass, typically surrounded by water on three sides.
“Italy is a famous peninsula that looks like a boot in the sea.”
“The rugged peninsula extends several miles into the Atlantic, creating a natural barrier that protects the harbour from northern swells.”
Pitfall
The country is an peninsula.
The country is a peninsula.
Although 'peninsula' starts with a vowel letter, it begins with a consonant sound /p/, so use the article 'a'.
Synonyms
02the Iberian Peninsula
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Formal
n. a name sometimes used to talk about Spain and Portugal together.
n. a proper noun ellipsis referring specifically to the Iberian Peninsula, comprising Spain, Portugal, Andorra, and Gibraltar.
“Many different cultures have lived on the Peninsula over the centuries.”
“Scholars often discuss the unique linguistic evolution of the Peninsula during the transition from Roman rule to the Middle Ages.”
Usage
Usually capitalized when referring to the specific region.
Synonyms
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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