Meaning & use
peninsula
A piece of land almost surrounded by water but connected to a larger landmass.
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Florida is a peninsula bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico.
They drove along the winding coastal road that circled the peninsula.
A note on using this word
Distinct from an island, which is completely surrounded by water rather than joined to the mainland.
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