Definitions

1. noun

A small island, especially one in a river.

“The boat sailed past a small ile in the river.”

2. noun

A suffix in names of islands, especially in the Mediterranean.

“The ile of Crete is a popular tourist destination.”

3. noun

A suffix in names of islands in the Pacific, especially in the Marshall Islands.

“The illes of the Marshall Islands are a chain of coral atolls.”

4. noun

A suffix in names of islands in French Polynesia.

“The ile of Tahiti is the largest island in French Polynesia.”

5. noun

A suffix in names of islands in other Pacific archipelagos.

“The illes of the Tuamotu archipelago are a chain of atolls.”

6. noun

A suffix in names of islands in the Caribbean.

“The ile of Jamaica is known for its beautiful beaches.”