island
/ˈaɪlənd/
noun
A piece of land surrounded by water
“We took a boat to the small island.”
אי
Island is a noun in the nature category. It is a intermediate (ages 9-10) word, meaning "A piece of land surrounded by water" In Hebrew, island translates to אי.
Example Sentences
- We took a ferry to the small island and explored the beaches.
- The island had a lighthouse at one end that guided ships safely.
- Imagine living on your own tiny island with palm trees and treasure!
Did You Know? There are over 100,000 islands in the world. Indonesia has the most islands of any country — over 17,000! The largest island in the world is Greenland. Some islands are growing — Hawaii gets a little bigger every year as lava from underwater volcanoes cools and hardens into new land at the coastline.
Common Word Combinations
island lifedesert islandisland hoptropical island
Related Words
peninsulaatollreefarchipelago
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