Peninsula
/pəˈnɪnsʊlə/
A peninsula is a piece of land that sticks out into the water and is surrounded by water on three sides, while still being connected to the main land on one side, like Florida in the United States.
Examples
- The Florida peninsula is famous for its warm beaches and exciting theme parks, making it a popular vacation spot for families from all over the country.
- In science class, we learned that a peninsula is a piece of land surrounded by water on three sides, and I drew a map to show my friends what that looks like.
- During our geography project, I discovered that the Italian peninsula is shaped like a boot and has many beautiful cities along its coast.
Synonyms
cape
promontory
landmass
coast
isthmus
Antonyms
island
mainland
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