peninsula

/pəˈnɪn.ʃə.lə/noun

A stretch of land that extends out from the mainland and is surrounded by water on most sides.

Example sentence

“The lighthouse stands at the far tip of the peninsula.”

From Latin for 'almost island'. The adjective is 'peninsular', with an extra r.

Related words

embassyThe group of officials, led by an ambassador, who represent their country in another country or at an international body.coastlineThe outline or edge formed where the land meets the sea.consulateThe position held by a consul, or the building where a consul works.lighthouseA tall structure with a bright light at the top, built to guide ships and warn them of danger.quarantineA period of keeping people, animals, or plants separated from others to stop a disease from spreading.pierA platform on pillars that extends from the shore over the water, used for docking boats or walking out over the sea.