islay

noun (Islay — a name)

«islay» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(a name) Islay is an island off the west coast of Scotland, in the Inner Hebrides, famous for whisky distilleries, peat, birds and wild geese. It is said EYE-luh, not iss-lay. tree →

In the lessons

In geography lessons it is an example of a Scottish island reached by ferry, with peat bogs and many birds. In everyday life adults know it for whisky. Phrases: the Isle of Islay.

Examples

Islay is an island in Scotland. tree →
We took the ferry to Islay. tree →
Thousands of geese spend the winter on Islay. tree →
Islay is said EYE-luh. tree →
Farmers on Islay cut peat for fires. tree →
Islay has beautiful sandy beaches. tree →

Note

Capital I. The s is silent. It is a place name, not a common word.

On Mova

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