Sheppey

British  

/ ˈʃɛpɪ /

noun

1. an island in SE England, off the N coast of Kent in the Thames estuary: separated from the mainland by The Swale , a narrow channel. Chief towns: Sheerness, Minster. Pop: 37 852 (2001 est). Area: 80 sq km (30 sq miles)

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Example Sentences

The families live on the Isle of Sheppey, but have been offered places at schools on the mainland, which they say will mean a round trip of about 60 miles.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2025

Eighth-tier Sheppey United score with their first shot of the match as James Bessey-Saldanha provides a "magical moment" but Sheppey eventually lose 4-1 to League Two Walsall.

From BBC • Nov. 3, 2023

Four-year-old Rose was found under the bonnet by David King after he had dropped his grandson off at school on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2023

Mr Henderson, who has lived on the Isle of Sheppey for over 40 years, first stood for election as Sittingbourne and Sheppey MP in 2005.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2023

Presently Sheppey Island came into view, and the sky above it was all streaked with the promise of daylight.

From House of Torment A Tale of the Remarkable Adventures of Mr. John Commendone, Gentleman to King Phillip II of Spain at the English Court by Gull, Cyril Arthur Edward Ranger