peninsula

/pəˈnɪn.ʃə.lə/noun

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

Example sentences

“The lighthouse stands at the far tip of the peninsula.”
“Italy is a long, boot-shaped peninsula in southern Europe.”

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

Related words

embassyThe official building or office where an ambassador and staff represent their country in a foreign capital.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.