island

noun
UK: /ˈaɪlənd/
US: /ˈaɪlənd/

  1. A piece of land completely surrounded by water.

    1. We went to a small island for our vacation. [ ] [ ]
    2. The researchers studied the unique ecosystem on the remote island. [ ] [ ]

  2. Something that is separate or isolated from what is around it.

    1. The store is an island of activity in the quiet town. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company's success remained an island of prosperity amidst widespread economic downturn. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

islet key isle peninsula oasis refuge
island transitive-verb

  1. To set aside or isolate something.

    1. The workers were islanded by the rising flood waters. [ ] [ ]
    2. The heavy snowfall islanded the small village for several days. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "island" in English means: A piece of land completely surrounded by water., Something that is separate or isolated from what is around it..

The phonetic transcription of "island" is /ˈaɪlənd/ in British English and /ˈaɪlənd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "island": islet, key, isle, peninsula, oasis, refuge.

Example usage of "island": "We went to a small island for our vacation.". More examples on the page.