continent
/ˈkɒntɪnənt/noun
One of the earth's largest unbroken landmasses, usually separated from the others by oceans or major geographical features, sometimes counted together with its shelves and nearby islands.
Example sentences
- “Africa is the second-largest continent by area.”
- “Antarctica is the coldest and windiest continent on Earth.”
How many exist depends on where you went to school; counting models range from four to seven.