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

From Barron's • 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

Qeshm and its surrounding islands are the key to the strait.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

These underground intrusions are important because they help build and reshape volcanic islands over time.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

“Yes. Extinct in Kievan Rus’, in the Northlands, in Ingria and the land of the Karelians, even all the way to the islands of Alba.”

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack