Eyot

Pronunciation: /aɪət/

Definitions of eyot

noun a small island in a river or lake, especially one that is used for picnics or recreation

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a small eyot in the middle of the river during our boat ride.

A2 The children enjoyed exploring the eyot and finding different types of rocks.

B1 The eyot was covered in lush green vegetation, making it a peaceful spot for a picnic.

B2 We paddled our canoe to the eyot and set up camp for the night.

C1 The eyot served as a sanctuary for various bird species, providing a rich ecosystem for wildlife.

C2 The eyot's unique flora and fauna attracted researchers from around the world to study its biodiversity.

Examples of eyot in a Sentence

formal The eyot in the river was a protected nesting ground for rare bird species.

informal Let's have a picnic on that little eyot over there.

slang I heard there's some good fishing off that eyot.

figurative The small island acted as an eyot of calm in the midst of the chaotic city.

Grammatical Forms of eyot

• past tense: eyoted
• plural: eyots
• comparative: more eyot
• superlative: most eyot
• present tense: eyots
• future tense: will eyot
• perfect tense: have eyoted
• continuous tense: is eyoting
• singular: eyot
• positive degree: eyot
• infinitive: to eyot
• gerund: eyoting
• participle: eyoted

Origin and Evolution of eyot

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'eyot' originated from Old English, specifically from the word 'īeg', meaning 'island'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'eyot' evolved to refer specifically to a small island in a river or stream, often used in British English.