islands
n. countable A1 Beginner US //ˈaɪɫəndz// UK //ˈaɪləndz// is·lands
n. pieces of land that are completely surrounded by water. They can be small or large, and you can find them in oceans, lakes, or rivers.
n. landmasses smaller than a continent that are entirely surrounded by water. Often used collectively to refer to an archipelago or a group of isolated entities.
The boat travels between the small islands every day.
Many tropical islands rely on tourism as their main source of income during the summer months.
The geological formation of these volcanic islands suggests they emerged from the sea floor millions of years ago following a series of intense tectonic shifts.
Usage
Plural form of 'island'. When used metaphorically, it refers to things that are isolated or detached from their surroundings.