noun
isle
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noun
1
An island, especially a small one — often used in place names or poetic language.
"They sailed to a tiny isle just off the coast."
"The Isle of Skye is famous for its dramatic scenery."
How to Use Isle
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA slightly more literary or old-fashioned word for a small island.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "aisle" (a walkway) — they sound identical but mean completely different things.
Word Forms
isles plural
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Etymology
From Old French isle, from Latin insula ("island"). Not historically related to "island," despite the similar spelling — the "s" was added to both words separately in the 1500s.