What is another word for coral island?
Pronunciation: [kˈɒɹə͡l ˈa͡ɪlənd] (IPA) 
A coral island is a small island formed from coral reefs and surrounded by the ocean. We often use this term to describe an isolated tropical paradise, perfect for diving, snorkeling, or sunbathing. However, there are many other words that can be used interchangeably with coral island, depending on the region and the culture which the island is named after. Such synonyms include "atoll," named by the Maldives, "cay," from the Bahamas, and "motu," used in French Polynesia. All these terms refer to different types of coral islands and have their own unique characteristics, but all of them evoke the same feeling of an idyllic, tropical paradise surrounded by crystal-clear waters.
