isthmus — a narrow strip of land with sea on either side, forming a link between two larger areas of land
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a narrow strip of land with sea on either side, forming a link between two larger areas of land
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪsməs/
Example Sentences
- My geography teacher said crossing an isthmus is like walking on nature's tightrope between two oceans.
- The ancient Greeks used the Isthmus of Corinth as a shortcut for trade.
- Building a canal across the isthmus was an engineering marvel of the 20th century.
isthmus
NOUN[/ˈɪsməs/]
a narrow strip of land with sea on either side, forming a link between two larger areas of land
The narrow isthmus connects two landmasses with ocean on both sides.
Celebrate Christmas on the isthmus, let no one dismiss!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Isthmus derives from Ancient Greek isthmos, originally meaning 'neck' or 'narrow passage.' The term metaphorically describes a narrow strip of land connecting two larger landmasses, likening the geographical formation to the human neck.
Breakdown
Greek isthmos (neck, narrow passage) → Latin isthmus → English isthmus. The root isthmos carries the core semantic meaning of a constricted passageway or narrow connection.
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📝Examples
“My geography teacher said crossing an isthmus is like walking on nature's tightrope between two oceans.”
“The ancient Greeks used the Isthmus of Corinth as a shortcut for trade.”
“Building a canal across the isthmus was an engineering marvel of the 20th century.”
“The tiny isthmus looked like Earth's attempt at making a land bridge with chopsticks.”
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