Peninsula

Pronunciation: /pəˈnɪnsələ/

Definitions of peninsula

noun a piece of land almost surrounded by water or projecting out into a body of water.

Example Sentences

A1 I went on vacation to a peninsula.

A2 The peninsula was surrounded by water on three sides.

B1 The peninsula has a diverse range of wildlife.

B2 Tourists flock to the peninsula for its stunning beaches.

C1 The peninsula's unique geography makes it a popular destination for researchers.

C2 The peninsula's economy relies heavily on tourism and fishing.

Examples of peninsula in a Sentence

formal The peninsula jutted out into the sea, creating a natural harbor for ships.

informal Let's take a drive along the peninsula and enjoy the scenic views.

slang I heard there's a cool party happening on the peninsula this weekend.

figurative The peninsula of knowledge extends further with each new discovery.

Grammatical Forms of peninsula

• plural: peninsulas
• comparative: more peninsula
• superlative: most peninsula
• present tense: peninsula
• future tense: will peninsula
• perfect tense: have peninsulad
• continuous tense: is peninsulading
• singular: peninsula
• positive degree: peninsula
• infinitive: to peninsula
• gerund: peninsulating
• participle: peninsulated

Origin and Evolution of peninsula

First Known Use: 1555 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'peninsula' originated from Latin, specifically from the combination of 'paene' meaning almost or nearly, and 'insula' meaning island.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe land almost surrounded by water but connected to a larger landmass, the term 'peninsula' has maintained its meaning over time with slight variations in usage.