island

[ahy-luhnd] / ˈaɪ lənd /

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 oil dearth also threatens to deal a fatal blow to tourism, the island's second source of foreign income after doctors.

From Barron's

For example, Norwegian’s peers have had success bringing in new customers to cruises through their private islands.

From The Wall Street Journal

But that would require understanding the concept of “strategic ambiguity” toward the island of 23 million free people.

From The Wall Street Journal

Pakpour was seen flying over the island in a helicopter in the report showing Iran's latest military manoeuvres.

From BBC

He said although the island "has still got a lot of reserves", there was an ongoing "structural financing issue".

From BBC