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

Vertical has about 1,500 pre-orders for Valo from customers across four continents, including American Airlines, Avolon, Bristow, GOL and Japan Airlines. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026

And both have the same origin in a massive collision between continents. — Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 23 July 2026

For the first time, scientists can follow individual birds across continents and determine where conservation actions will have the greatest impact. — Nathan W. Cooper, The Conversation, 23 July 2026

Much like this year's World Cup, history will be made as no tournament has ever been played in six different countries and three different continents. — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026

Born in Spain to a Moroccan father and an Equatorial Guinean mother, Yamal embodies the diversity that many global companies increasingly seek in their ambassadors, allowing brands to connect with audiences across multiple continents. — Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

No World Cup has ever spanned six countries and three continents, but this first-ever approach arrives just in time for the 100th anniversary of the tournament, which began in South America in 1930. — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 July 2026

The annual tournament featured 80 teams from MLS academies and international clubs hailing from four continents. — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2026

European referees are chosen for finals played outside Europe, and referees from other continents are picked for finals played in Europe. — ABC News, 17 July 2026