Collocations for island - noun
ADJ.
outlying, remote
a ferry service to the outlying islands
a ferry service to the outlying islands
coral, tropical, volcanic | desert, uninhabited | offshore
His money is in an offshore island bank.
His money is in an offshore island bank.
QUANT.
chain, group
a group of tropical islands
a group of tropical islands
ISLAND + NOUN
chain, group
the island chain of the Outer Hebrides
the island chain of the Outer Hebrides
home
They were forced to leave their island home and start a new life on the mainland.
They were forced to leave their island home and start a new life on the mainland.
paradise
the island paradise of Phuket
the island paradise of Phuket
PREP.
on an/the ~
He owns a house on the island.
He owns a house on the island.
PHRASES
the … coast/end/side/tip of an island
The best beaches are on the southern tip of the island.
The best beaches are on the southern tip of the island.