is·land 
/ˈaɪlənd/ noun
plural is·lands /ˈaɪlənd/ noun [count] 1 : an area of land that is surrounded by water
▪ He lives on an island in the Caribbean. ▪ Long Island ▪ the Greek islands — see color picture 2 : an area or object that is separated from other things: such as a : a raised area within a road, parking lot, or driveway that is used to separate or direct traffic —called also traffic island
b chiefly US : a separate raised area with a flat surface on which food is prepared in a kitchen
▪ a kitchen island
▪ He lives on an island in the Caribbean. ▪ Long Island ▪ the Greek islands — see color picture
b chiefly US : a separate raised area with a flat surface on which food is prepared in a kitchen
▪ a kitchen island
