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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Many of Jamaica's peppers are sold to neighbouring Caribbean islands.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Wrens from Fair Isle and the Outer Hebrides remained more genetically similar to mainland birds, showing that island evolution can vary significantly even across nearby islands.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

After his release in 2019, Dong attempted to leave China again, this time by swimming to Kinmen, a group of Taiwanese-controlled islands off the Chinese mainland.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Her boho-style clothing designs can also be seen hanging up in the expansive walk-in closet, which features three separate storage islands, ideal for anyone with a large collection of fashions.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

For three days, they traveled over seas and islands and coastlines, and then they spotted the Juggernaut, floating on the waves of the northern ocean.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown