traffic island

noun
UK: /ˈtræfɪk ˈaɪlənd/
US: /ˈtræfɪk ˈaɪlənd/

  1. A raised area in the road that separates traffic and helps pedestrians cross safely.

    1. Wait on the traffic island before crossing the other half of the road.
    2. The new traffic island makes it much safer for children to walk to school across the busy street.

Synonyms

median strip

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Synonyms for "traffic island": median strip.

Example usage of "traffic island": "Wait on the traffic island before crossing the other half of the road.". More examples on the page.