islands
Translation
islands
Examples
We visited the Greek islands last summer.
We visited the Greek islands last summer.
Grammar Patterns
((the)) islands plural noun for pieces of land surrounded by water. The Canary Islands are beautiful.
Similar Words
Synonyms: archipelago, isles
Etymology
From Old English 'īgland'. The 's' at the end indicates it is the plural form of 'island'.
Memory Tips
This is the plural of 'island'. The 's' stands for 'several'.