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Island /ˈaɪ̯lənd/

The meaning and definition of Island, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. A contiguous area of land, smaller than a continent, totally surrounded by water.
  2. An entity surrounded by other entities that are very different from itself.
    “an island of colors on a butterfly's wing”
verb
  1. To surround with water; make into an island.
  2. To set, dot (as if) with islands.
Synonyms oasis ait holm isle

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