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View synonyms for island
island
[ ahy-luhnd ]
noun
- a tract of land completely surrounded by water, and not large enough to be called a continent.
- something resembling an island, especially in being isolated or having little or no direct communication with others.
- a raised platform with a counter or other work surface on top situated in the middle area of a room, especially a kitchen, so as to permit access from all sides.
- a low concrete platform for gasoline pumps at an automotive service station.
- a clump of woodland in a prairie.
- an isolated hill.
- Anatomy. an isolated portion of tissue differing in structure from the surrounding tissue.
- Railroads. a platform or building between sets of tracks.
verb (used with object)
- to make into an island.
- to dot with islands.
- to place on an island; isolate.
island
/ ˈaɪlənd /
noun
- a mass of land that is surrounded by water and is smaller than a continent
- See traffic island
- anatomy a part, structure, or group of cells distinct in constitution from its immediate surroundings insular
verb
- to cause to become an island
- to intersperse with islands
- to place on an island; insulate; isolate
island
/ ī′lənd /
- A land mass, especially one smaller than a continent, entirely surrounded by water.
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Derived Forms
- ˈisland-ˌlike, adjective
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Other Words From
- island·ish island·like adjective
- island·less adjective
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of island1
Old English īgland, from īg island + land ; s inserted through influence of isle
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