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Fire Island

American  

noun

  1. a narrow sand spit off S Long Island, New York: summer resort and lighthouse station. ¼–½ mi. (0.4–0.8 km) wide; 30 miles (48 km) long.


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Why does the idea of Fire Island or any of its equally gay attractions fail to spark any interest in me?

From Salon • Jun. 18, 2026

Fashion designer Michael Kors has listed a modern beach compound on New York’s Fire Island for $6.25 million.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Ted invited her to Fire Island under the guise of a work get-together.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

Yang also had a role in the film, and has starred in previous films including The Wedding Banquet, Fire Island, Bros and the first Wicked film.

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2025

Patti on board, had been sighted off Fire Island.

From The Mapleson Memoirs, vol II 1848-1888 by Mapleson, James H.

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