Island
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈaɪlənd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Island is a noun meaning A contiguous area of land, smaller than a continent, totally surrounded by water.
Meaning
A contiguous area of land, smaller than a continent, totally surrounded by water.
More Meanings
- An entity surrounded by other entities that are very different from itself.
- A superstructure on an aircraft carrier's deck.
- A traffic island.
- (by extension, West Midlands) A roundabout; a traffic circle.
- A bench, counter, etc., that is not connected to a wall or other furniture and which can be used from any side.
- (government) An unincorporated area wholly surrounded by one or more incorporated areas.
- (by extension, in place names) A contiguous area of land, smaller than a continent, partially surrounded by water; a peninsula; a half-island.
Example Sentences
an island of colors on a butterfly's wing
It's only an island if you look at it from the water…
Despite its name, Barry Island is actually a peninsula
The quiet library was an island of tranquility in the noisy, bustling city.
Word Forms
- islands
- islanding
- islanded
Synonyms for island
Depending on context, synonyms include ait, holm, oasis, ey, isle.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include insular, islet, isle, archipelagic, islander, atoll.
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