island
/ˈaɪlənd/
nounis · land
An island is land in the water—say it like “EYE-lənd,” and remember the silent “s” is hidden like a snake in the sand.
Yes, it's island. The “s” is silent: spell it i + s + land (island), but pronounce it “EYE-lənd.”
Definition
- nouna piece of land completely surrounded by water
Examples
- “We spent the afternoon exploring a small island in the lake.”
- “The island has one road, a lighthouse, and a tiny grocery store.”
- “Sea turtles nest on the island every summer.”
Synonyms
islekeyatolllandmass
Antonyms
mainland
Translations
ES islaPT ilhaFR île
Common misspellings
ilandislanislanddiselandislandteyelandisladisla nd
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Find ISLAND hidden in the grid. Tap its letters.
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