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islands
/ˈaɪləndz/
[/ˈaɪləndz/]
plural of island
Beginnernoun
Definition
Islands is the plural of island, pieces of land completely surrounded by water.
Example
There are thousands of small islands here.
There are thousands of small islands here.
Etymology
From Old English 'īgland'; the plural adds '-s'.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in geography and travel.