island

Definition

Examples

We spent a relaxing weekend on a small island near the coast.

Word Family

Synonyms

• islea small island
• atollan island consisting of a circular coral reef surrounding a lagoon

Collocations

• Easy tropical island
  describing tropical island (relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator))
• Medium island resort reservation
  describing island resort reservation (a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water)
• Hard disputed offshore island territory
  to disputed offshore island territory, meaning to take exception to
• Very Hard island of stability amidst tempest
  describing island of stability amidst tempest (a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water)