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 is believed to be the worst single diving accident in the tiny Indian Ocean nation, a popular tourist destination because of its string of coral islands.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

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

From Science Daily • May 20, 2026

They are the smallest tiger subspecies and are native to Sumatra, one of Indonesia's largest islands.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

But Justin, who visited the islands more than 30 times, said his experience was very different.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

“The protection for the islands will vanish. The creatures will not live for long without the glimt. Everything that you have seen and loved will die. The griffins are, as you know, already nearly lost.”

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell