islands

NOUN

land surrounded by body of water

Synonyms

STRONGEST

archipelago enclave isle islet peninsula reef

STRONG

atoll bar cay haven key refuge retreat sanctuary shelter

Example Sentences

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Her boho-style clothing designs can also be seen hanging up in the expansive walk-in closet, which features three separate storage islands, ideal for anyone with a large collection of fashions.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

Around 1,000 miles into the ocean from Portugal these islands offer opportunities for whale-watching and productive introspection on how to find the right partner.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

The species is currently spread across four locations, including two islands off the coast of Western Australia.

From Science Daily • May 20, 2026

In places, the amassed rubbish has formed veritable islands of plastic.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

There were islands in the middle of the water, little floating restaurants where grown-ups could order Turkish coffee while their legs were still in the pool.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri