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

Examples of interisland in a Sentence

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Sale fares are available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for continental U.S. and interisland Hawaiian flights, with more expansive daily offerings for flights between the mainland and Hawaii, as well as San Juan, Puerto Rico. Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025

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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“Interisland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interisland. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.

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