kyle
noun
a narrow channel of water between two islands or between an island and the mainland; a strait or sound.
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kyle
1 American
[kahyl]
/ kaɪl /
noun
Scot.
Kyle
2
American
[kahyl]
/ kaɪl /
noun
kyle
British
/ kaɪl /
noun
Etymology
Origin of kyle
1540–50; < Scots Gaelic caoil (genitive of caol ) strait, sound (noun use of caol narrow)
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"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
Dodgers right fielder Kyle Tucker has never shied away from just how bad his performance at the plate was for much of his first season in Los Angeles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026
Kyle, a small city south of Austin, has not received its 2026 grant for $205,000, $80,000 of which would help pay for 32 Flock cameras.
From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026
Kyle served as science secretary and later business secretary in the Starmer government, but has now returned to the backbenches as the MP for Hove and Portslade.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
Kyle MacLachlan is living up to his reputation as the Internet’s Dad.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
“All in favor of Kyle Keeley being our captain, no matter what our team is called, please raise your right hand,” said Akimi.
From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein
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