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)

Example Sentences

Kyle Richards, who is on “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,” wrote that she is “so very sorry for your unimaginable loss. I’m holding you in my thoughts and prayers.”

From Los Angeles Times

In a separate case, Kyle Langford, who ran for California governor last year, had placed bets on his own candidacy, Kalshi said in a filing.

From BBC

Kyle Langford, who ran for governor in California, was fined $2,246.36, including the amount related to his trades and penalties of $2,000, and banned from the platform for five years after posting a video on X seemingly showing him betting on his victory, according to a notice posted on Kalshi’s website.

From The Wall Street Journal

MLB’s top 10 list for average bat speed last season included Kyle Schwarber, Aaron Judge and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some players reportedly did not make the trip, including forward Jake Guentzel, center Brock Nelson and forward Kyle Connor.

From Los Angeles Times