peninsula
Translation
peninsula
Examples
Florida is a large peninsula in the United States.
Florida is a large peninsula in the United States.
They live on a small peninsula jutting into the lake.
They live on a small peninsula jutting into the lake.
Grammar Patterns
((countable noun)) peninsula Florida is a large peninsula.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cape, headland, promontory
Etymology
From Latin 'paene' meaning 'almost' and 'insula' meaning 'island'. Literally 'almost an island'.
Memory Tips
Remember its origin: 'paene' (almost) + 'insula' (island). It's a piece of land that is almost an island.