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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Now, scientists have added another remarkable creature to that list: a tiny blue octopus newly identified in the deep waters surrounding the islands.

From Science Daily • May 25, 2026

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

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

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

Biuku Gasa and Eroni Kumana were both in their late teens, both fishermen and canoe makers born on nearby islands.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin