What is another word for islet?
Pronunciation: [ˈa͡ɪlət] (IPA) 
Islets can refer to small islands or clusters of islands, surrounded by water. There are many synonyms for the word islet. Some word options include atoll, cay, isle, key, skerry, or patch of land. Atolls are tropical islands typically formed from coral reefs. Cays are smaller, low-lying sandy islands often found in the Caribbean. Isles are simply another word for islands, while keys are also low-lying islands of sand or coral found in the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico. Skerries are rocky islands found in Northern Europe and the British Isles. Finally, a patch of land is a more broadly used term for islands or small landmasses that are surrounded by water.
