ISLET Synonyms: 10 Similar and Opposite Words

islet

noun

ˈī-lət

as in island

a fairly small area of land completely surrounded by water landed the boat on a tiny islet that we had all to ourselves

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Recent Examples of islet Thankfully, Rinca, the other islet on which dragons can be easily seen, remains a quieter place. —

Craig Stanford, Big Think, 7 May 2026 Nosy Iranja, Madagascar Off the coast of Madagascar, a lowering tide reveals two tiny islets from a sandbar. —

Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026 Although it was affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Siesta Key—part of a string of islets along Florida’s southwest coast—is well on its way to recovery. —

Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026 Goat Island, or Isla de Cabras, is a small islet in the middle of the mouth of San Juan Bay. —

Kerry Breen, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for islet

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island

Noun

The small island nation off the western coast of Africa, which is making its debut on soccer’s grandest stage, already held 2010 champion Spain to a 0-0 draw and then came from behind to get a 2-2 result against Uruguay.

— Kristie Rieken, AJC.com, 27 June 2026
The unincorporated island is surrounded by the city of Los Angeles but outside the jurisdiction of the Los Angeles Police Department.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026