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 Italian peninsula was the site of intense battles from 1943 to 1945, following the Allied invasion of Sicily and the campaign to liberate Italy from Nazi forces.
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Stephen Smith
may 21, CBS News, 21 May 2025
In a way, though, the mystery cruise was still a Greek cruise of sorts: every port of call in Italy was once part of Magna Graecia, ancient Greek colonies on the Italian peninsula.
—Laura Itzkowitz, AFAR Media, 20 May 2025
However, because of the state's length, Florida encompasses four USDA Hardiness Zones, and the upper peninsula can fall far below freezing temperatures in the winter.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 14 May 2025
Kir asked, referring to Russian’s invasion of the Ukrainian peninsula in 2014, which Moscow denied at first, before moving quickly to illegally annex the territory.
—Andrew Carey, CNN Money, 8 May 2025
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Stephen Smith
may 21, CBS News, 21 May 2025
In a way, though, the mystery cruise was still a Greek cruise of sorts: every port of call in Italy was once part of Magna Graecia, ancient Greek colonies on the Italian peninsula.
—Laura Itzkowitz, AFAR Media, 20 May 2025
However, because of the state's length, Florida encompasses four USDA Hardiness Zones, and the upper peninsula can fall far below freezing temperatures in the winter.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 14 May 2025
Kir asked, referring to Russian’s invasion of the Ukrainian peninsula in 2014, which Moscow denied at first, before moving quickly to illegally annex the territory.
—Andrew Carey, CNN Money, 8 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 4 Jun. 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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