islet

noun

is·​let ˈī-lət How to pronounce islet (audio)
Synonyms of isletnext
1
: a little island
2
: islet of langerhans

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landed the boat on a tiny islet that we had all to ourselves
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Both are powerful spots of natural beauty and deep cultural significance, but for a less solemn outing, the little islet of Ojima sits neatly between the two. — Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026 Nolan also shot in the coves and beaches surrounding Favignana’s coastline and in the nearby tiny islet of Preveto. — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 31 July 2026 Stockholm sits at the western edge of an archipelago containing more than 30,000 islands and islets. — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 State media reports on Sunday said several tourism companies suspended their speedboat services between the islets after the deadly capsize. — CBS News, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for islet

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First Known Use

1538, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of islet was in 1538

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“Islet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/islet. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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islet

noun
is·​let ˈī-lət How to pronounce islet (audio)
1
: a little island
2
: islet of Langerhans

Medical Definition

islet

noun
is·​let ˈī-lət How to pronounce islet (audio)
: a small isolated mass of one type of tissue within a different type
specifically : islet of langerhans

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