Isles Meaning in English
word · lemma: isle
ˈaɪɫz
EYE-ulz
ˈaɪəlz
EYE-uhlz
Definition
Small islands or groups of islands, often used in poetry or formal writing. It refers to more than one 'isle'.
Usage & Nuances
'Isles' is more formal and poetic than 'islands,' and often appears in names ('British Isles'). It is rarely used in everyday speech. The singular is 'isle,' a literary alternative to 'island.'
Spanish: islasPortuguese (BR): ilhasPortuguese (PT): ilhasChinese (Simplified): 小岛Chinese (Traditional): 小島Hindi: द्वीपसमूहArabic: جزر صغيرةBengali: দ্বীপপুঞ্জ - ছোট দ্বীপসমূহRussian: острова (поэтич.)Japanese: 小島 - 離島（文学的）Vietnamese: hòn đảo nhỏ - quần đảo nhỏ (trang trọng/thi ca)Korean: 섬들 (문학적) - 작은 섬들Turkish: adalar (şiirsel/formal) - küçük adalarUrdu: جزائر (ادبی/شاعرانہ)Indonesian: pulau kecil - pulau-pulau (puitis/formal)
Example Sentences
The British Isles are famous for their green landscapes.
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Many pirates hid treasure on remote isles.
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Seagulls fly around the rocky isles every morning.
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The legend says there’s a secret cave on one of those isles.
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I've always dreamed of exploring tropical isles far from the city.
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Most tourists stick to the big island, but the hidden isles are way more peaceful.
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