Islet: meaning, definitions and examples

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islet

[ ˈaɪ.lɪt ]

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small piece

A small island.

Synonyms

cay, islandlet, key

Examples of usage

There is a tiny islet in the middle of the lake.
The boat docked at the islet for a picnic.

Translations

Translations of the word "islet" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ilhéu

🇮🇳 छोटा द्वीप

🇩🇪 Inselchen

🇮🇩 pulau kecil

🇺🇦 острівець

🇵🇱 wysepka

🇯🇵 小島 (こじま, kojima)

🇫🇷 îlot

🇪🇸 islote

🇹🇷 adacık

🇰🇷 작은 섬 (jageun seom)

🇸🇦 جزيرة صغيرة (jazirat saghira)

🇨🇿 ostrůvek

🇸🇰 ostrovček

🇨🇳 小岛 (xiǎo dǎo)

🇸🇮 otoček

🇮🇸 hólmi

🇰🇿 аралша

🇬🇪 კუნძულაკი (kunzulaki)

🇦🇿 kiçik ada

🇲🇽 islote

Word origin

The word 'islet' originated from the Old French word 'islette', which is a diminutive form of 'isle'. The term has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to a small island. Islets are typically found in bodies of water such as rivers, lakes, and oceans, and are often used as nesting sites for birds or as tourist attractions.