cays

Definition of caysnext
plural of cay

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Noun
  • Although the volcanic archipelago includes 137 islands, most of the Hawaiian islands are tiny uninhabited atolls, reefs or islets.
    Brianna Randall, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
  • This island is farther flung than most, but the 35-minute flight by seaplane from Mal gives a spectacular view of the atolls at 5000 feet.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • This is where lightweight furniture, modular furniture, and islands on casters come in handy.
    Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 30 May 2026
  • One of the most intriguing features of the Red Sea is that the experience encompasses so much more than secluded islands, untouched coral reefs, and lazy days on a yacht deck.
    Lauren Keith, Robb Report, 30 May 2026
Noun
  • Although the volcanic archipelago includes 137 islands, most of the Hawaiian islands are tiny uninhabited atolls, reefs or islets.
    Brianna Randall, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
  • Rent one from Sea Panarea to discover hidden coves, sea caves, and the nearby islets of Basiluzzo and Lisca before settling in for sunset Negronis at the see-and-be-seen Bar del Porto.
    Nicky Swallow, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2026
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“Cays.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cays. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

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