Synonyms of island

island

noun

ˈī-lənd 

as in isle

a fairly small area of land completely surrounded by water

the island of Hawaii is the largest in the Hawaiian archipelago

Synonyms & Similar Words

• isle
• atoll
• islet
• coral reef
• cay
• barrier reef
• key

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continent
• mainland
• main

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of island

Defensive coordinator Steve Wilks was the first coach voted off the island. — Jonathan Jones, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

The Category 1 hurricane brought heavy rain and strong winds to the island of Hawaii before moving away without making landfall, causing extensive damage to towns along the island's southern end. — Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

As an analogy, take the image of Greenland on a map centered at the North Pole and compare it with the image of the island on a Mercator projection. — Aaron Shattuck, Scientific American, 18 Aug. 2026

The latter recounts his travels to the island of Utopia and outlines its customs, which contrast sharply with common practice in England. — Carline Tromp, The Dial, 18 Aug. 2026