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Definitions for Island
[1] a tract of land completely surrounded by water, and not large enough to be called a continent.
[2] something resembling an island, especially in being isolated or having little or no direct communication with others.
[3] a raised platform with a counter or other work surface on top situated in the middle area of a room, especially a kitchen, so as to permit access from all sides.
[4] safety island.
[5] a low concrete platform for gasoline pumps at an automotive service station.
[6] a clump of woodland in a prairie.
[7] an isolated hill.
[8] Anatomy . an isolated portion of tissue differing in structure from the surrounding tissue.
[9] Railroads . a platform or building between sets of tracks.
[10] to make into an island.
[11] to dot with islands.
[12] to place on an island; isolate.
[13] a mass of land that is surrounded by water and is smaller than a continent
[14] See traffic island
[15] anatomy a part, structure, or group of cells distinct in constitution from its immediate surroundings Related adjective: insular
[16] to cause to become an island
[17] to intersperse with islands
[18] to place on an island; insulate; isolate
Words related to Island
peninsula, reef, archipelago, enclave, islet, isle, sanctuary, bar, shelter, retreat, key, haven, refuge, atoll, cay
Words nearby Island
islamist, islamite, islamize, islamofascism, islamophobia, island, island arc, island flap, island of the sun, island universe, island-hop
Origin of Island
before 900; Middle English iland, Old English īgland, īland, variant of īegland, equivalent to īeg island (cognate with Old Norse ey ) + land land; spelling with -s- by association with isle
Other words from Island
is·land·ish , is·land·like , adjective
is·land·less , adjective
Word origin for Island
Old English īgland, from īg island + land ; s inserted through influence of isle
Synonyms for Island
archipelago, enclave, isle, islet, peninsula, reef, atoll, bar, cay, haven, key, refuge, retreat, sanctuary, shelter