isle
/aɪ̯l/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: isles
Meaning · English
An island, usually very small. Compare with islet.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “isle” mean?
An island, usually very small. Compare with islet.
Is “isle” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.