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
Examples of peninsula in a Sentence
They built their house on a narrow peninsula.
the peninsula is constantly buffeted by storms
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The arid peninsula off Saudi Arabia in the Persian Gulf, similar in size to Connecticut, boasts deep reserves of oil and gas that have made the country the fourth-wealthiest in the world by per capita GDP and enriched its rulers, the House of Thani.
—Jeremy Bogaisky, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Anatolia — historically known as Asia Minor — is an ancient, culturally significant peninsula that’s been home to a wide range of civilizations over the course of thousands of years.
—Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2025
The kitchen, recently renovated, shows off quartz countertops and stainless appliances, plus a large peninsula.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 11 May 2025
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Kathryn Romeyn, AFAR Media, 16 May 2025
The arid peninsula off Saudi Arabia in the Persian Gulf, similar in size to Connecticut, boasts deep reserves of oil and gas that have made the country the fourth-wealthiest in the world by per capita GDP and enriched its rulers, the House of Thani.
—Jeremy Bogaisky, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Anatolia — historically known as Asia Minor — is an ancient, culturally significant peninsula that’s been home to a wide range of civilizations over the course of thousands of years.
—Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2025
The kitchen, recently renovated, shows off quartz countertops and stainless appliances, plus a large peninsula.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 11 May 2025
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 24 May. 2025.
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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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