island-hop

verb

is·​land-hop ˈī-lənd-ˌhäp 

island-hopped; island-hopping; island-hops

intransitive verb

: to travel from island to island in a chain

Examples of island-hop in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Some are designed to do very little; others make for excellent bases for island-hopping, hiking adventures, and close encounters with the country’s eclectic wildlife and colorful Creole culture. — Chris Schalkx, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026

Don’t go to Greece in the off-season hoping for the typical island-hopping style vacation, because many of the smaller islands close between November to April. — Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026

So far 43 people, including two Chilean nationals, have been rescued from the ferry, which was on a voyage from Baseco in Manila to Coron, a popular tourist destination in Palawan known for its diving sites and island-hopping attractions. — CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026

Kate Hudson is spending another summer island-hopping through Greece—and giving travelers plenty of inspiration along the way. — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 24 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1944, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for island-hop

• barbershop
• countertop
• lollipop
• mountaintop
• photoshop
• tabletop
• turboprop
• atop
• backdrop
• backstop
• bebop
• blacktop