Definition of "island"

Kid-friendly meaning of island, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "island" mean?

island (noun) — land with water all around it.

Part of speechNoun Syllables2 (is·land)

Example sentences using "island"

Grade K–2
I want to see an island.
Grade 3–5
From the airplane window she could see a tiny green island in the middle of the blue sea.
Grade 6–8
Hawaii's islands are still slowly forming as the Pacific Plate drifts over a volcanic hot spot, occasionally adding new lava-built land at the southeast end.

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