island

nouncountableA1/ˈaɪ.lənd/

A contiguous area of land, smaller than a continent, totally surrounded by water.
A contiguous area of land, smaller than a continent, partially surrounded by water; a peninsula; a half-island.
An entity surrounded by other entities that are very different from itself.
A superstructure on an aircraft carrier's deck.
A traffic island.
A roundabout; a traffic circle.West Midlands, broadly
A bench, counter, etc., that is not connected to a wall or other furniture and which can be used from any side.
An unincorporated area wholly surrounded by one or more incorporated areas.
A phrase from which a wh-word cannot be extracted without yielding invalid grammar.

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Seen from the sky, the island was very beautiful.

A bridge gives access to the island.