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interisland

American  
[in-ter-ahy-luhnd] / ˌɪn tərˈaɪ lənd /

adjective

  1. being or operating between islands.

    interisland transportation.


Etymology

Origin of interisland

First recorded in 1855–60; inter- + island

Example Sentences

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BC Ferries offers service from Tsawwassen and Swartz Bay, as well as an interisland ferry that makes the rounds between Salt Spring, Galiano, Mayne and Saturna islands.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 3, 2023

Ige said that as of June 15, people will be able to fly interisland without taking a COVID-19 test or showing proof of vaccination.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 4, 2021

The state Department of Transportation would have to study what it would take to set up an interisland ferry system under SB2618, a bill in the Senate.

From Washington Times • Mar. 5, 2016

Passengers not booked in business class but flying on Hawaiian Airlines can access the Plumeria Lounge at HNL, located on the third floor of the Honolulu interisland terminal, for $40 a day.

From Washington Times • Feb. 29, 2016

Probably an interisland cargo carrier of some kind.

From The Wailing Octopus by Goodwin, Harold L. (Harold Leland)

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