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

Government development plans envision the expansion of existing naval and air facilities across the islands.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

These islands to the northwest were at the very end of the Antarctic Peninsula; beyond them lay the open ocean.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong