Island
Meaning
A piece of land surrounded by water.
Pronunciation
UK ˈaɪlənd
US ˈaɪlənd
Example Sentences
- The first “cheese cake” was created on the Greek island of Samos.
- From stonewalled Scottish castles to multi-million dollar mansions right the way through to, if you can believe it, your very own private island.
- Tokyo forms part of the Kantō region on the southeastern side of [Japan's] main island, [Honshu], and includes the [Izu] and [Ogasawara] Islands.
- Just about every traveler has heard of the Indonesian island, but how many facts about Bali do you actually know?
- Typically when you think of an island, [you'd] expect something walkable or just a bicycle ride away.
- The popular Indonesian island is actually massive and covers an area of 2,200 square miles.
- [It's] comparable in size to neighboring Brunei, but it would take you days to circle the island in a car or motorbike.
- As you explore the island of Bali, you will see many Hindu temples, decorations, and offerings displayed everywhere you look.
- The massive sculpture pictures Lord Vishnu riding the mythical bird [Garuda], and can be seen for miles at different points on the island.
- Mount Agung is an active volcano on Bali Island which has already erupted multiple times in the last 2 years.
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