island

/ˈaɪ̯lənd/noun

A piece of land, smaller than a continent, that has water on every side.

Example sentences

“The ferry takes about an hour to reach the island.”
“They spent their vacation on a tiny island with no cars.”

The 's' is silent. Figuratively, an island is anything isolated: 'an island of calm in a busy city'.

Synonyms for island

isle

Related words

weatherThe condition of the atmosphere in a place at a given moment, covering things like temperature, humidity, clouds, rain, and wind.valleyA long, low stretch of land lying between hills or mountains, often with a river running along it.stormA spell of severe weather with heavy rain, snow, or hail, often accompanied by thunder and lightning.desertA dry, empty region with very little rain, water, or plant life.thunderThe deep rumbling or crashing noise that follows a lightning flash, produced when the heated air around the bolt expands suddenly.oceanOne of the vast areas of salt water that lie between the continents.