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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It takes around five minutes to cross a narrow strait between the two islands to reach Ulva via the foot passenger-only ferry.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

The team believes the Scottish wrens could become an important model for future research into the forces driving evolution on islands around the world.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

After his release in 2019, Dong attempted to leave China again, this time by swimming to Kinmen, a group of Taiwanese-controlled islands off the Chinese mainland.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

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

I thought a lot about those two, out there on their river islands with stars above, below, and all around.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo