Mykonos

American  

[mik-uh-nos, -nohs, mee-kuh-] / ˈmɪk əˌnɒs, -ˌnoʊs, ˈmi kə- /

noun

1. a mountainous island in SE Greece, in the S Aegean: resort. 35 sq. mi. (90 sq. km).

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Mykonos British  

/ ˈmɪkənɒs, ˈmiːkə-, -əʊs /

noun

1. Greek name: Míkonos.  a Greek island in the S Aegean Sea, one of the Cyclades: a popular tourist resort with many churches. Pop: 9306 (2001)

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Example Sentences

Santorini last year saw a 12.8-percent drop in air arrivals between June and September, while Mykonos had to settle for a meagre 2.4-percent increase.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

In 1970, she and a friend traveled across Afghanistan, into Northern Africa, and eventually wound up on the Greek island of Mykonos.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025

But critics say the development has spiraled out of control in some areas, particularly on islands like Mykonos and Paros, where large-scale hotel complexes have mushroomed in recent years.

From New York Times • Jan. 15, 2024

It was in Mykonos, their next stop, when plans hit a snag: The indoor court they’d booked for the day was no longer available, and similar options were slim on short notice.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 3, 2024

Curving off to their starboard side was the town of Mykonos - a collection of white stucco buildings with blue roofs, blue windows and blue doors.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan