cays

noun

plural of cay
as in atolls

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  1. atolls
  2. islands
  3. islets
Noun
  • To date, more than 180 resorts dot the Maldives’ lush atolls.
    — Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 16 July 2026
  • The order covers the Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument, stretching over Palmyra and Johnston atolls and Kingman Reef, among others.
    — Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Definition of atolls
Noun
  • The Philippines, known for its stunning beaches and thousands of incredible islands, is an outdoor lover’s paradise where visitors can go hiking, enjoy top-level surfing, and more.
    — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026
  • Lying at the mouth of the Gulf chokepoint, the islands — Abu Musa, Greater Tunb, and Lesser Tunb — have been held by Iran since 1971, but are claimed by the UAE.
    — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of islands
Noun
  • State media reports on Sunday said several tourism companies suspended their speedboat services between the islets after the deadly capsize.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 13 July 2026
  • As the fog slowly revealed and concealed the towering limestone islets, the tranquil scenery was a grounding way to experience one of Vietnam’s most spectacular landscapes.
    — Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2026
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