1. Small islands, especially in a river.
Usage: Plural of 'ait'; chiefly British

Examples

• The river was dotted with several aits covered in willow trees.
• Boaters navigated carefully around the aits in the Thames.
• The aits provided nesting grounds for waterfowl.
• Local children explored the small aits during summer outings.
• Many aits in the river system are now protected nature reserves.