island
/ˈaɪlənd/
Noun
islandSingular
islandsPlural
1
A piece of land completely surrounded by water.
Hawaii is a group of islands in the Pacific Ocean.
2
An isolated or detached area, object, or group that is surrounded by something different.
There was a small island of trees in the middle of the grassland.
3
A raised platform or counter in a kitchen, typically used for food preparation.
We installed a large island in the middle of our kitchen for meal prep.
Verb
1
To isolate or make into an island; to surround with water or isolate.
The flood waters islanded the village, cutting it off from the mainland.