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

This year there are a record nine, in seven countries on four different continents. — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 4 Oct. 2026

The team analyzed maps showing where continents lay underwater or dry at 10-million-year time points. — Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2026

Dozens of vendors and exhibitors from three continents will be at the Huntington’s Brody Botanical Center all weekend displaying and selling hundreds of exotic orchids. — Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

The system could furthermore redirect power between continents as demand changes. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026

Of equal effort but requiring far more generosity is the work Min Jin Lee has been doing for over 30 years, telling stories about the integrity of the human spirit that span time and continents. — Josh Zajdman, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026

Each destination becomes a chapter in a larger story, one that spans continents, cultures, and some of the world’s most extraordinary places. — Guy Bigiaoui, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026

The event includes seven marathons in seven consecutive days, and on seven different continents. — Alex Glaze, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026

Its ships impressively roam the globe, with sailings from seven to 244 days across all continents. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026