island
word
/ˈaɪɫənd/
Y-luhnd
/ˈaɪlənd/
Y-luhnd
Definition
A piece of land that is completely surrounded by water. It can be very small or very large, and some islands have towns, forests, or beaches.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to land in the sea, a lake, or a river. Common collocations include 'desert island', 'tropical island', and 'island nation'. Note the pronunciation: the 's' is silent.
Spanish: islaPortuguese (BR): ilhaPortuguese (PT): ilhaChinese (Simplified): 岛Chinese (Traditional): 島Hindi: द्वीप - टापूArabic: جزيرةBengali: দ্বীপRussian: островJapanese: 島Vietnamese: đảoKorean: 섬Turkish: adaUrdu: جزیرہIndonesian: pulau
Example Sentences
We saw a small island from the boat.
basic
They live on an island near the coast.
basic
That island has beautiful beaches.
basic
If I could disappear anywhere for a week, I'd pick a quiet island.
natural
The whole island shuts down early in the winter.
natural
We took a ferry to the island and stayed there for the weekend.
natural