cays

noun

plural of cay
as in atolls

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  1. atolls
  2. islands
  3. islets
Noun
  • Still, Pacific atolls remain among the wildest places on the planet.
    — NPR, NPR, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei and Taiwan also claim some of the 250 islands, reefs and atolls in the waterway.
    — Ivan Watson, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
Definition of atolls
Noun
  • The spacious, all-white kitchen has two islands, perfect for rolling out all that sourdough Swift has been baking of late.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026
  • All of the suites are named after other Maine islands; the Great Diamond, for instance, has cathedral-style ceilings, a king canopy bed, a hot tub, and stunning views from the balcony.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of islands
Noun
  • Stockholm sits at the western edge of an archipelago containing more than 30,000 islands and islets.
    — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of islets
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