interisland

adjective

in·​ter·​is·​land ˌin-tər-ˈī-lənd How to pronounce interisland (audio)
variants or inter-island
: existing, occurring, or operating between islands
interisland trade
interisland flights
an interisland ferry service

Word History

First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of interisland was in 1859

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Cite this Entry

“Interisland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interisland. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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