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  kyle

  noun

  a narrow channel of water between two islands or between an island and the mainland; a strait or sound.
• Kyle
  Kyle

  noun

  a male or female given name.

kyle

¹ American  

[kahyl] / kaɪl /

noun

Scot.

1. a narrow channel of water between two islands or between an island and the mainland; a strait or sound.

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Kyle ² American  

[kahyl] / kaɪl /

noun

1. a male or female given name.

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kyle British  

/ kaɪl /

noun

1. (esp in place names) a narrow strait or channel

   Kyle of Lochalsh

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Etymology

Origin of kyle

1540–50; < Scots Gaelic caoil (genitive of caol ) strait, sound (noun use of caol narrow)

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Example Sentences

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kyle Kyle

"O Colum of Iona-Isle, And ye who dwell in God's quiet place, Before I crossed your narrow kyle I looked in Heaven upon Christ's face."

From Christmas in Legend and Story A Book for Boys and Girls by Elva S. Smith

“When you see disease it’s too late,” says Chief Executive Kyle Mohler.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026

“I assumed you just want the ball because you score a touchdown and win, but I guess that’s not the case,” 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

Wicketkeeper Kyle Verreynne, in contrast, lasted only three balls before nudging Matt Renshaw's part-time spin to slip.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

After Kyle Tucker’s leadoff double, Edman laid down a sacrifice bunt.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026

“And I did terribly in the poolside puzzle fiasco,” said Kyle.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein

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