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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Downing Street has said that sovereignty of the Falkland Islands "rests with the UK" and that the islanders' right to self-determination is paramount.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

The Falkland Islands review was one of a number of measures suggested in the email.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

Early this month, a rattlesnake bite was reported in Ventura County near the campus of Cal State Channel Islands.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

Many of the vessels that cross the strait fly common shipping flags such as those of Panama, the Marshall Islands, and Malta.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

They walked along the paved road together, and after a time Salvador pointed out the Todos Santos Islands offshore.

From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty