Synonyms of mainland

mainland

noun

ˈmān-ˌland 

as in continent

one of the great divisions of land on the globe or the main part of such a division

the boat back to the mainland leaves once every two days

Synonyms & Similar Words

• continent
• landmass
• subcontinent
• main
• supercontinent

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• island
• islet
• isle
• key
• atoll
• peninsula
• coral reef
• cape
• promontory
• headland
• barrier reef
• cay

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of mainland

Paramedics flew the woman to a mainland hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries, said sheriff’s office spokesman Adam Linhardt. — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 5 July 2026

The Catalan conquistador led the first mainland expedition of Europeans up and down what’s now California. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026

With 21 islands, 12 miles of mainland shoreline, and plenty of lighthouses guarding the shores of Lake Superior, hikers, paddlers, sailors, and anglers will all enjoy the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. — Josh Laskin, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026

The low-lying island—about 12 miles off the coast of mainland Virginia and Maryland—sits in the Chesapeake Bay, a body of water that continues to overtake this historic fishing and crabbing village. — Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 1 July 2026