Minch

American  

[minch] / mɪntʃ /

noun

1. a sea channel between mainland Scotland and the Outer Hebrides islands. 25–45 miles (40–70 km) wide.

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Minch British  

/ mɪntʃ /

noun

1. a channel of the Atlantic divided into the North Minch between the mainland of Scotland and the Isle of Lewis, and the Little Minch between the Isle of Skye and Harris and North Uist

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Example Sentences

For islanders the ship offered new standards of comfort and modernity, its lights blazing brightly as it crossed the Little Minch.

From BBC • Nov. 17, 2024

The steel-cutting of the first of two ferries which will operate on a CalMac's service across the Little Minch between Skye, Uist and Harris also took place the same day.

From BBC • May 24, 2023

I had tracked down Tamariz through his English-language editor, Stephen Minch, who warned that it might be difficult to coordinate with the Maestro, given the number of projects he had underway.

From New York Times • Jan. 2, 2023

Two medical professionals at Arba Minch General Hospital described an influx of patients around 9 p.m. on Nov. 21.

From Washington Post • Dec. 5, 2022

“I’ll look into it. Something has to be done around here,” said Mr. Minch, as he returned to his office.

From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary