island-hop

verb

is·​land-hop ˈī-lənd-ˌhäp How to pronounce island-hop (audio)
island-hopped; island-hopping; island-hops

intransitive verb

: to travel from island to island in a chain

Examples of island-hop in a Sentence

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Kate Hudson is spending another summer island-hopping through Greece—and giving travelers plenty of inspiration along the way. — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 24 July 2026 Visitors to Cape Verde are usually looking to enjoy the great outdoors, with beaches, hiking, water sports and island-hopping (by domestic flight or ferry) being the main attractions. — Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 And there’s a Riva for summer island-hopping. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 That makes her ideal for both Mediterranean island-hopping and longer voyages. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for island-hop

Word History

First Known Use

1944, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of island-hop was in 1944

Rhymes for island-hop

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islander
island-hop
islandish
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“Island-hop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/island-hop. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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