noun
Kyle
kyl
noun
1
A narrow stretch of sea between an island and the mainland, or between two islands — a term used mainly in Scotland.
"The ferry crossed the kyle in under ten minutes."
"Fishing boats sheltered in the kyle during the storm."
name
1
A male or unisex given name derived from a Scottish surname, in turn from a Gaelic word for a narrow sea channel.
"They named their son Kyle after his grandfather."
"Kyle grew up on the west coast of Scotland."
How to Use Kyle
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAs a common noun, a narrow sea channel; far more often encountered today as a popular given name.
Easily confused with
Word Forms
Kyles plural, kyles plural
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “Kyle”
A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage
→
Fill the Gap
Can you complete this real example?
The ferry crossed the _____ in under ten minutes.
Etymology
From Scottish Gaelic caol, meaning "narrows" or "strait," referring to a narrow channel of water.