CEFR B1

peninsula

noun

Meaning

A piece of land that is almost entirely surrounded by water but is connected to the mainland on one side.

Examples

The Iberian Peninsula includes Spain and Portugal.
We sailed around the tip of the peninsula to reach the secluded cove.

Synonyms: cape, headland, promontory

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peninsula (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /pəˈnɪnsələ/

Definition

A piece of land that is almost entirely surrounded by water but is connected to the mainland on one side.

Examples

The Iberian Peninsula includes Spain and Portugal.
We sailed around the tip of the peninsula to reach the secluded cove.
The Korean Peninsula is bordered by China and Russia.

Synonyms of peninsula

Words with a similar meaning to peninsula:

cape
headland
promontory

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