islet

[ ahy-lit ]

noun

1. a very small island.

adjective

1. Anatomy. situated in or pertaining to the islet of Langerhans:

   islet cells.

islet

/ ˈaɪlɪt /

noun

1. a small island

Other Words From

• islet·ed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of islet¹

From the Middle French word islette, dating back to 1530–40. See isle, -et

Word History and Origins

Origin of islet¹

C16: from Old French islette; see isle

Example Sentences

Marcos, whose country has had escalating clashes with China over disputed islets in the South China Sea, bluntly underscored the dangers of the regional flashpoint Friday at the defense forum.

From Seattle Times

Muizzu’s election sharpened their rivalry as he took a pro-China stand and acted to remove Indian troops stationed on one of Maldives’ islets.

From Seattle Times

This finding aligns with other research showing that effective T cells typically penetrate deep into tumor islets.

From Science Daily

Muizzu’s election as president last year sharpened the rivalry between India and China as he took a pro-China stand and acted to remove Indian troops stationed on one of Maldives’ islets.

From Seattle Times

Muizzu’s election as president last year sharpened the rivalry between India and China, with the new leader taking a pro-China stand and acting to remove Indian troops stationed on one of the country’s islets.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• archipelago
• enclave
• isle
• peninsula
• reef