Skye

American

[skahy] / skaɪ /

noun

Isle of, an island in the Hebrides, in NW Scotland: cattle farming. 670 sq. mi. (1,735 sq. km).

Skye British

/ skaɪ /

noun

a mountainous island off the NW coast of Scotland, the largest island of the Inner Hebrides: tourist centre. Chief town: Portree. Pop: 9232 (2001). Area: 1735 sq km (670 sq miles)

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The AAC’s official dinner for Allen will be held Friday at an events venue on the nearby island of Giudecca and hosted by Palm Beach philanthropist Nicola Verses and socialite Skye Hankey.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

"But I don't know how much busier Skye can get really."

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Filming has been taking place in Glen Coe and the Isle of Skye.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

“Thank you to our parents and everyone that made this day so magical! Ari Skye Murphy, you are SO loved already!!”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

Skye is always on her phone, and sure enough, three gray dots appear next to her name.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

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