Synonyms for

Islets

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

Definition

Islets are small islands.

Synonyms & similar words

isle islet islands cays atolls keys archipelagos holms skerries reefs aiguilles fjords landmasses peaks peninsulas promontories spits tor uplands

Example sentences

  1. 1. The islets were covered in beautiful flowers.
  2. 2. We took a boat to visit the islets.
  3. 3. The birds nested on the small islets.
  4. 4. The islets were surrounded by crystal clear water.
  5. 5. The islets were a popular tourist attraction.

Quotes

  • 1. 'The islets of Greece, the Isles of Greece! Where burning Sappho loved and sung.' - Lord Byron
  • 2. 'The islets of Langerhans are the little islands scattered throughout the pancreas.' - Richard L. Atkinson
  • 3. 'The islets of the Philippines appear as green gems in a necklace of turquoise and sapphire.' - Isabel Allende

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