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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Kyiv’s forces have especially targeted supplies to Crimea, triggering the worst fuel crisis on the Black Sea peninsula since it was illegally annexed by Russia in 2014 and delivering a blow to the Kremlin’s narrative that Moscow is winning the war.
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Hanna Arhirova,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
No formal treaty was ever signed, so the peninsula technically remains at war.
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ABC News,
1 July 2026
The living room has hardwood floors and beamed ceilings; the kitchen includes a peninsula and a sitting area that opens to a balcony; and the primary suite features a bath with heated floors.
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The Week Us,
TheWeek,
30 June 2026
At the northern tip of the peninsula, Washington Island is worth the ferry ride for its fragrant lavender fields and one-of-a-kind Schoolhouse Beach, where smooth limestone rocks replace sand along the shoreline.
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Lauren Dana Ellman,
Midwest Living,
30 June 2026
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Hanna Arhirova,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
No formal treaty was ever signed, so the peninsula technically remains at war.
—
ABC News,
1 July 2026
The living room has hardwood floors and beamed ceilings; the kitchen includes a peninsula and a sitting area that opens to a balcony; and the primary suite features a bath with heated floors.
—
The Week Us,
TheWeek,
30 June 2026
At the northern tip of the peninsula, Washington Island is worth the ferry ride for its fragrant lavender fields and one-of-a-kind Schoolhouse Beach, where smooth limestone rocks replace sand along the shoreline.
—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Midwest Living,
30 June 2026
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 5 Jul. 2026.
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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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