island

• Ein Landstück, das vollständig von Wasser umgeben ist. Bezeichnet auch eine Inselgruppe oder eine isolierte, erhöhte Fläche in einem größeren Kontext.

A noun referring to a piece of land that is completely surrounded by water.

1. Land surrounded by waterA1formal

   A piece of land that is completely surrounded by water.

   Insel

   • They spent their vacation on a tropical island.
   • The island is located in the Pacific Ocean.
   • Many islands are popular tourist destinations.

   Synonymecayisleisletkey

2. Isolated areaB2formal

   A place or thing that is isolated or separate from its surroundings.

   Insel

   • The kitchen island provided extra counter space.
   • The small village was an island of calm in the busy region.
   • The park is an island of green in the middle of the city.

   Synonymeenclavehavenoasispocketrefuge