Island Geography

3 words in this vocabulary list

noun a group or chain of islands

adjective relating to or consisting of an archipelago

  • The archipelago consists of several small islands scattered across the ocean.
  • I heard there's a cool archipelago we can visit for our vacation.
  • Let's hit up that archipelago for some beach vibes!
  • Her mind was like an archipelago, with thoughts scattered like islands in the sea.

cay

noun a small, low island composed largely of coral or sand

  • The cay we visited during our field trip was teeming with diverse marine life.
  • Let's head over to that little cay for some snorkeling and sunbathing.
  • That cay is the perfect spot for a chill day of swimming and picnicking.
  • The isolated cay represented a sense of freedom and escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

adjective relating to or consisting of a group of islands

  • The archipelagic nation consists of multiple islands scattered across the ocean.
  • I love visiting archipelagic countries because each island has its own unique charm.
  • Let's hit up an archipelagic destination for our next vacation, dude!
  • The archipelagic nature of her thoughts made it difficult to follow her train of thought.