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

What to do nearby Boutique Hotel Alhambra is situated in Čikat Bay, overlooking the turquoise waters of the Adriatic Sea and enveloped by fragrant, healing air that is the result of the island’s unique microclimate. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026

Florida’s top law enforcement officials vowed Monday to pursue former Cuban leader Raúl Castro for his role in the 1996 shootdown of two Brothers to the Rescue planes off the island’s coast. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026

Never mind that axis deer are an invasive species that can wreak havoc on the islands' native ecosystems. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026

This island that was so fantastic has become Work Island and that’s sad. — Joe Lynch, Billboard, 19 Oct. 2026