Synonyms for

Islands

Verb / ˈaɪlʌndz / Another word for islands — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Islands are areas of land that are surrounded by water.

Synonyms & similar words

island isle atoll cay key reef islet holme archipelago landmass shoal sandbank rock cliff headland peninsula cape bay gulf

Synonyms by register

Formal

islets archipelagoes landmasses

Informal

isles rocks outposts

Literary

insular regions secluded lands remote territories

Antonyms

mainland continent peninsula archipelago landmass terra firma

Common collocations

  • tropical islands
  • desert islands
  • island nation
  • island chain
  • island paradise
  • island hopping
  • island life
  • remote islands

Word family

noun island
adjective insular

Usage note

While 'islands' is a common plural, be mindful of its geographical context. 'Islets' refers to very small islands.

Example sentences

  1. I want to visit the islands of Hawaii.
  2. The Galapagos Islands have many unique animals.
  3. The islands in the Caribbean are known for their beaches.
  4. People who live on islands need to know how to swim.
  5. The islands of Japan are very mountainous.

Quotes

  • The best things in life are the people we love, the places we’ve been, and the memories we’ve made along the way. - Anonymous
  • The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever. - Jacques Cousteau
  • The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page. - Saint Augustine

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