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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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

The MV Hondius's voyage began on April 1 in Ushuaia, Argentina, taking in some remote islands in the South Atlantic Ocean before steaming north to Cape Verde.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

“Tunes are like islands of recognizability in a sea of confusion,” Ms. Margulis tells us.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

When three cubs were born ten weeks ago, rangers visited all fifty or so of the inhabited islands to share the good news.

From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins