island

🇺🇸 /ˈaɪlənd/ 🇬🇧 /ˈaɪlənd/
Frequency
Difficulty
Tags TOP3000Oxford3000CEFR-A2
noun
A1

land with water all around it

An island is a piece of land that is completely surrounded by water.

R

safe place in the middle of a road to wait

The road island is a safe place to wait before crossing the street.

R

kitchen counter that stands alone

The kitchen island is a freestanding counter for food preparation.

translation

n. land with water all around it; safe place in the middle of a road to wait; kitchen counter that stands alone

Word Forms

Plural islands