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

The island's financial regulator last week announced tighter short-selling restrictions that took effect Monday, cutting the daily limit on intraday short-selling orders from 30% to 3%. — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2026

The island showcases a rich human history, including Native American artifacts, Spanish missions and grand Gilded Age mansions from the Carnegie era. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 10 Nov. 2026

Huyke’s family version, Agüeybaná stuffing, is named for the island’s powerful Taíno chief who led the local people at the time of the Spanish invasion in 1493. — Von Diaz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Nov. 2026

José Briceño, a professor from the Mexican Center for Research on Latin America and the Caribbean (CIALC), considered a military operation against the island unlikely, given the complexity and risks involved. — ABC News, 10 Nov. 2026