Island

/ˈaɪ.lənd/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A piece of land surrounded by water.

The children spent their summer vacation on a beautiful island in the Caribbean.

A patch of land that is isolated or stands alone in a specific context.

The island of vegetation stood out in the midst of the desert.

An area of land that is distinct and separate from a larger area, often used metaphorically.

He felt like an island in a room full of people, disconnected and alone.

From Old English 'īgeland', where 'īg' means 'island' and 'land' means 'land'.

deserted island

A remote or uninhabited island.

island of stability

A secure or stable environment amidst chaos.

island hopping

Traveling from one island to another, usually for leisure.

islet

A very small island.

archipelago

A group of islands.

peninsula

A landmass almost surrounded by water but connected to the mainland.

Stuck or isolated in a situation.

I feel like I'm on an island with all this work.