barrier island

/ˌbɛriər ˌaɪlənd/
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Other forms: barrier islands

Definitions of barrier island
  1. noun
    a long narrow sandy island (wider than a reef) running parallel to the shore
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    examples:
    Hatteras Island
    a barrier island running parallel to the North Carolina shore
    type of:
    island
    a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
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