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Definition of skye
skye
/skaɪ/
skye
Plural:Skyes
skye Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
1
• noun
1
The largest and northernmost major island in the Inner Hebrides off the northwest coast of Scotland, renowned for its rugged mountain ranges, dramatic sea cliffs, and historic castles.
2
A small, long-bodied, short-legged Scottish breed of terrier having a profuse, straight outer coat and either erect or drop ears; a Skye terrier.
Example
"The handler carefully brushed the long, flowing coat of the Skye before entering the show ring."
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Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Skye. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/skye