island
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
The closest alternative hub was the British-controlled island of Diego Garcia, 2,200 miles away.
From Slate ● Aug. 19, 2026
Weeks earlier, the Army test fired a Tomahawk missile, with a range of up to about 1,200 miles, from the island of Leyte, in another demonstration of might aimed at Beijing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
Custom red marble countertops and backsplashes fill the kitchen area, which comes with a sizable island and top-of-the-line appliances.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026
Today, she answers Cubans' questions, not about love, but what will happen to their island.
From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026
Now I just need a reason for my hero to find a large sack on a deserted tropical island!
From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr
Hurricane Lala disrupted travel between Los Angeles and Hawaii on Saturday, canceling flights from LAX to destinations across the islands as the Category 1 storm approached the Big Island.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
Across the weekend, it will continue moving westwards, and may weaken into a tropical storm, with the centre passing just below Hawaii's other islands.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
High-speed boats ferrying tourists between idyllic islands have turned Odyssean for some travelers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
Jansen loves the elaborate Greek ferry system that connects most of the country’s inhabited islands.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
The Duke said to Sancho, "Sancho, my friend, I, in the name of the great Don Quixote, appoint you governor of one of my islands."
From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios
Vocabulary lists containing island
Physical Geography - Introductory
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Physical Geography - Middle School
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Physical Geography - High School
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
