Peninsula

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Updated June 2026

Definition

A piece of land almost surrounded by water or projecting into a body of water. Peninsulas are connected to the mainland by an isthmus and have water on three sides.

“The Iberian Peninsula includes Spain and Portugal.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/pəˈnɪn.sjə.lə/

Syllables

pen·in·su·la

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Synonyms

promontoryheadlandcape point

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Nine letters with -SULA ending; geographical terminology

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Worth 11 points; geographical term with good vowel distribution

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