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isles

/aɪlz/

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noun

A wing of a building, notably in a church separated from the nave proper by piers.

Examples :

"Sunlight streamed through the stained-glass windows, illuminating the quiet isles of the cathedral where worshippers sat in contemplation. "

architecture building

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noun

A clear path through rows of seating.

Examples :

"The usher helped us find our seats by showing us the correct isles in the theater. "

area space structure

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noun

A clear corridor in a supermarket with shelves on both sides containing goods for sale.

Examples :

""I need to grab pasta sauce; it's usually located in one of the center isles of the supermarket." "

area business commerce item place

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noun

Any path through an otherwise obstructed space.

Examples :

"The crowded farmer's market had isles between the produce stands, allowing people to walk and browse. "

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noun

Seat in public transport, such as a plane, train or bus, that's beside the aisle.

Examples :

"Do you want to seat window or aisle?"

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noun

An idiomatic divide between the Republican Party and the Democratic Party, who are said to be on two sides of the aisle.

Examples :

"The political isles between the Republican and Democratic parties often create disagreements in the legislature. "

politics government

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noun

A (small) island, compare with islet.

Examples :

"The small fishing isles off the coast are popular for weekend getaways. "

geography world place