Meaning

A contiguous area of land, smaller than a continent, totally surrounded by water..

Definitions by Sense

1. A contiguous area of land, smaller than a continent, totally surrounded by water.
2. (by extension, in place names) A contiguous area of land, smaller than a continent, partially surrounded by water; a peninsula; a half-island.
3. An entity surrounded by other entities that are very different from itself.
4. A superstructure on an aircraft carrier's deck.
5. A traffic island.
6. (by extension, West Midlands) A roundabout; a traffic circle.
7. A bench, counter, etc., that is not connected to a wall or other furniture and which can be used from any side.
8. (government) An unincorporated area wholly surrounded by one or more incorporated areas.

Example Sentences

No man is an Iland, intire of it ſelfe; euery man is a peece of the Continent, a part of the maine; […]

It's only an island if you look at it from the water…

Sumatra is the second largest island in the East Indies and the fourth largest in the world covering 182,859 square miles.

Despite its name, Barry Island is actually a peninsula

The quiet library was an island of tranquility in the noisy, bustling city.

an island of colors on a butterfly's wing

He was on the ball in a flash, swerving to the left of City’s goalkeeper, Ederson, before shaping his body for a tricky angled finish. He was an island of composure, floating in his 39th goal of the season with a delicate chip into the corner.

King Leopold, speaking in fluent English during his six minute broadcast, said Belgium stood side by side with Holland "an Island of peace in the interests of all"

Word Forms

• islands
• iland
• ylond
• ylelond
• yland
• islanding
• islanded

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Use island when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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