island

A1
Pronunciation
/ˈaɪ̯lənd/
/ˈaɪ̯lənd/
Noun
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

A contiguous area of land, smaller than a continent, totally surrounded by water.

2 Definition

An entity surrounded by other entities that are very different from itself.

Example Sentences
  • an island of colors on a butterfly's wing
3 Definition

A superstructure on an aircraft carrier's deck.

4 Definition

A traffic island.

Example Sentences
  • the island in the middle of a roundabout
5 Definition

An unincorporated area wholly surrounded by one or more incorporated areas.

6 Definition

(grammar) A phrase from which a wh-word cannot be extracted without yielding invalid grammar.

Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

To surround with water; make into an island.

2 Definition

To set, dot (as if) with islands.

3 Definition

To isolate.