Word: Island

Pronunciation

/ˈaɪlənd/

Definitions

• Noun: A piece of land completely surrounded by water, typically smaller than a continent and often located in a river, lake, or sea. For example: “They spent their vacation on a tropical island.”
  • Island can also refer to an area of land that’s isolated within a city or larger body due to geographical or infrastructural reasons. For example: “The kitchen island was the focal point of the house.”

Phrases

• “Island nation”: A country consisting primarily of one or more islands. Example: “Japan is an island nation.”
• “Desert island”: An uninhabited island, often imagined as a place where someone is stranded alone. Example: “If I were stranded on a desert island, what book would I take?”
• “Every man for himself”: A phrase suggesting that people should fend for themselves in difficult situations, often metaphorically referring to being stranded on an island with no help.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “After crossing the bridge, we finally reached the peaceful island.”
• “In the middle of the bustling city, Central Park serves as a green island amidst concrete buildings.”
• “He dreamt of living on a secluded island far from civilization.”

Synonyms

• Isle
• Archipelago (when referring to a group of islands)
• Key (in some geographical contexts, especially Florida Keys)
• Peninsula (technically not an island but sometimes referred to as such due to its isolation)
• Landmass