Example Sentences
"The Isthmus of Panama connects North and South America."
"The Panama Canal was cut through the isthmus to connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans."
Synonyms & Related Terms
Quick Check
Which best describes the meaning of isthmus?
Study Tips
To remember isthmus, try writing it in a sentence of your own. Connect it to something you already know about geography.
Use it in conversation today — saying a word aloud three times helps lock it into long-term memory.