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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President of the Canary Islands, Fernando Clavijo, offered his "support to the victims and their families".

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

The Canary Islands are a popular holiday destination for Brits - around 3.83m visited in 2025, with around 70,000 heading to La Gomera, according to the Canary Islands Tourism Observatory.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

The sea lion breeding and pupping season is fast approaching at main rookeries such as the Channel Islands, according to Giancarlo Rulli, associate director of public relations for the Marine Mammal Center.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Sunday when the victim was attending a gathering near Cal State Channel Islands and accidentally encountered the snake, according to Dowd.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

The Islands have a long and complex cultural history, but are most known for their rich African-American heritage as white plantation owners left the islands in the 19th century leaving their slaves behind.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin