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island

island /ˈaɪlənd/ noun
plural islands
island
/ˈaɪlənd/
noun
plural islands
Britannica Dictionary definition of ISLAND
[count]
: an area of land that is surrounded by water
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: an area or object that is separated from other things: such as
: a raised area within a road, parking lot, or driveway that is used to separate or direct traffic
called also traffic island
chiefly US : a separate raised area with a flat surface on which food is prepared in a kitchen