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Geography · Grades 3–4

Peninsula

noun

A piece of land that is almost surrounded by water but connected to a larger landmass.

Example Sentences

"Florida is a peninsula surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico."

"Italy is a boot-shaped peninsula extending into the Mediterranean Sea."

Synonyms & Related Terms

capepromontory

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Study Tips

To remember peninsula, try writing it in a sentence of your own. Connect it to something you already know about geography.

Use it in conversation today — saying a word aloud three times helps lock it into long-term memory.