Synonyms of continents

continents

noun

plural of continent

as in mainlands

one of the great divisions of land on the globe or the main part of such a division

Europe and Asia are sometimes considered together to be one continent

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mainlands
• landmasses
• mains
• subcontinents
• supercontinents

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• islands
• isles
• islets
• keys
• atolls
• coral reefs
• capes
• peninsulas
• headlands
• cays
• barrier reefs
• promontories

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of continents

That twist of fate set the stage for a childhood unfolding across three continents. — Amy Delaura, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2026

Over the following 445 days, the van crossed six continents, traveling through major cities, deserts, mountain regions, and areas with very different levels of EV infrastructure. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026

Why Wembley means something different to Connington Connington’s connection to Saturday stretches across continents. — Taylor Eldridge, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026

After being sent a video of dogs communicating through soundboards, Rossano started a community science experiment that spanned six continents and 10,000 dogs. — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 17 Sep. 2026

Two-time Dakar Rally champion Sam Sunderland officially set off from London on September 5, attempting to cover over 18,000 miles (29,000 km) across 16 countries and five continents. — New Atlas, 15 Sep. 2026

But people from 33 countries on five continents have participated. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Al Qaeda has spawned more than two dozen offshoots threatening governments on three continents, from Europe deep into Africa, and across Asia. — Robin Wright, New Yorker, 11 Sep. 2026

The doc follows Oasis across 12 concerts on three continents during their Live ’25 tour, the band’s first live appearances since their acrimonious split back in 2009. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026