Definition of island
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a tract of land surrounded by water and smaller than a continent
2
: something resembling an island especially in its isolated or surrounded position: such as
a
: a usually raised area within a thoroughfare, parking lot, or driveway used especially to separate or direct traffic
b
: a superstructure on the deck of a ship (such as an aircraft carrier)
c
: a kitchen counter that is approachable from all sides
3
: an isolated group or area
especially
: an isolated ethnological group
island
verb
islanded; islanding; islands
Definition of island (Entry 2 of 2)
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The first known use of island was before the 12th century
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