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island

[ ahy-luhnd ]

noun

  1. a tract of land completely surrounded by water, and not large enough to be called a continent.
  2. something resembling an island, especially in being isolated or having little or no direct communication with others.
  3. 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.
  4. a low concrete platform for gasoline pumps at an automotive service station.
  5. a clump of woodland in a prairie.
  6. an isolated hill.
  7. Anatomy. an isolated portion of tissue differing in structure from the surrounding tissue.
  8. Railroads. a platform or building between sets of tracks.


verb (used with object)

  1. to make into an island.
  2. to dot with islands.
  3. to place on an island; isolate.

island

/ ˈaɪlənd /

noun

  1. a mass of land that is surrounded by water and is smaller than a continent
  2. anatomy a part, structure, or group of cells distinct in constitution from its immediate surroundings insular


verb

  1. to cause to become an island
  2. to intersperse with islands
  3. to place on an island; insulate; isolate

island

/ īlənd /

  1. 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

  • island·ish island·like adjective
  • island·less adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of island1

First recorded before 900; Middle English iland, Old English īgland, īland, variant of īegland, from īeg “island” (cognate with Old Norse ey ) + land land; spelling with -s- by association with isle

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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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