islet

/ˈaɪ.lət/

AꞮ · lət (2 syllables)

English Noun

Definition

A small island.

Etymology

From Middle French islette. By surface analysis, is(le) + -let. Mostly displaced native Middle English eyt, eit and Middle English holm, holme (See eyot and holm for more).

Example Sentences

"There is an islet on the other side of this body of water."