crete

[US]/kri:t/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. an island located in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, belongs to Greece.
Word Forms
Pluralcretes

Example Sentences

to explore the ancient ruins of Crete

Crete is known for its beautiful beaches

to visit the Palace of Knossos in Crete

Crete has a rich history and culture

Crete is the largest island in Greece

to hike the Samaria Gorge in Crete

Crete offers a variety of outdoor activities

to relax on the beaches of Crete

Crete is a popular tourist destination

Real-world Examples

They're very much like the iconography that you find in Minoan Crete.

Source: BBC documentary "Civilization"

It was in Crete, so there may be some truth in the story.

Source: A Brief History of the World

Its ruins are everywhere on Crete and on the islands of the Aegean.

Source: BBC documentary "Civilization"

In the year 2014, Crete had more than 1300 earthquakes of magnitude 2.0 or higher.

Source: Bilingual Edition of TED-Ed Selected Speeches

So why did Hawaii end up with Pele and Crete end up with the Minotaur?

Source: Bilingual Edition of TED-Ed Selected Speeches

But there is one but: Crete is located on the opposite side of Gibraltar.

Source: Mysteries of the Universe

After his 'blitzkrieg' in the Balkans and his occupation of Yugoslavia, he drops his paratroopers over Crete.

Source: The Apocalypse of World War II

But Crete itself has yielded the most valuable clue of all in the form of seismic activity.

Source: Bilingual Edition of TED-Ed Selected Speeches

And then when I arrive in the country, when I was on Crete, I have a chance.

Source: Kaufman's language learning rules

In fact, the archetype of the ancient Atlanteans were the inhabitants of the island of Crete.

Source: Mysteries of the Universe

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