(Scotland) A narrow arm or channel of the sea between an island and the mainland, or between two islands.
Kyle Rayner is the Green Lantern that I grew up with, and I always felt that I could relate to him as he was another creative person. That is why his run on Green Lantern will always be my favorite.
American Sniper (2014) 2hr 12m [15] [Streaming Again] US Navy SEAL marksman Chris Kyle racks up an unprecedented number of kills in Iraq, even as his home life starts to slip away from him. #NowStreaming #Netflix…
(Scotland) A narrow arm or channel of the sea between an island and the mainland, or between two islands.
[T]hough remote / From the main ocean many a mile / Inflooded past cape, creek, and kyle, / The sea-loch flanked by precipice walls, / With ever-lessening murmur crawls, / Till 'neath the Pass he lies subdued / By the o'er-aweing solitude;
"kyle" is a regional or dialect word meaning a narrow arm or channel of the sea between an island and the mainland, or between two islands. It is most likely picked up from family, a particular part of the country, or a piece of regional media. There is nothing to worry about: dialect vocabulary is a sign of place and heritage, not of any risky behaviour. If anything, it is a nice opportunity to talk about where the word comes from and which side of the family or which place uses it.
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(nautical, legal, UK) Those seas (bodies of ocean water) which surround the British Isles, especially the English Channel.
A long narrow inlet, or a strait between the mainland and an island; also, a strait connecting two seas, or connecting a sea or lake with the ocean.
(Canada, Scotland, Ireland, Australia) A narrow roadway; a lane.
(chiefly, _, Scotland, North East England) A narrow lane, alley or path, especially one between houses.
Feed: "The Hockey Writers" By: Kyle Gipe on Monday, May 4, 2026
"kyle" is a regional or dialect word meaning a narrow arm or channel of the sea between an island and the mainland, or between two islands. It is most likely picked up from family, a particular part of the country, or a piece of regional media. There is nothing to worry about: dialect vocabulary is a sign of place and heritage, not of any risky behaviour. If anything, it is a nice opportunity to talk about where the word comes from and which side of the family or which place uses it.
"kyle" is regional / dialectal English meaning a narrow arm or channel of the sea between an island and the mainland, or between two islands. It is used widely across English varieties. A more formal or neutral equivalent would be something like "a narrow arm or channel of the sea between an island and the mainland" expressed in standard vocabulary. A common mistake is to use "kyle" outside its region; speakers from elsewhere may not understand it or may find it self-consciously local. If you are a B2 or C1 learner, it is useful to recognise this word when you hear or read it, but think carefully about whether the situation really calls for it before using it yourself.
“Kyle Rayner is the Green Lantern that I grew up with, and I always felt that I could relate to him as he was another creative person. That is why his run on Green Lantern will always be my favorite.”
“American Sniper (2014) 2hr 12m [15] [Streaming Again] US Navy SEAL marksman Chris Kyle racks up an unprecedented number of kills in Iraq, even as his home life starts to slip away from him. #NowStreaming #Netflix #NetflixUK”
“Feed: "The Hockey Writers" By: Kyle Gipe on Monday, May 4, 2026”
“RT @ChrisRoseSports: Kyle Stowers names Matt Olson, Bryce Harper and Anthony Rizzo as his favorite players to talk to at first base https:/…”
“40 - Jackson Ford has made 40 kick return tackles in #NRL 2026, the most of any player in the competition. Tracker. 🥇 Jackson Ford (40) 🥈 Jordan Riki (39) 🥉 Kyle Flanagan (26)”
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(Scotland, Northern England) A ravine.