Liberty Island

American  

[lib-er-tee ahy-luhnd] / ˈlɪb ər ti ˈaɪ lənd /

noun

1. a small island in upper New York Bay: site of the Statue of Liberty.

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Liberty Island British  

noun

1. Former name (until 1956): Bedloe's Island.  a small island in upper New York Bay: site of the Statue of Liberty. Area: 5 hectares (12 acres)

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Example Sentences

How sorrowful that it has come to this parting of ways, 140 years after the French presented us with that lovely monument to our shared spirit, the figure who lifts her lamp over Liberty Island.

From Los Angeles Times

There’s the pirate who’s said to have buried treasure on Liberty Island.

From New York Times

The mist starts to fade as President Grover Cleveland takes the stage on Liberty Island, New York.

From National Geographic Kids

For the best views of fireworks set off near Liberty Island, try the water.

From New York Times

After a slow pass over the Brooklyn Bridge and a long loop around Liberty Island, passengers are typically back in Kearny in just over 15 minutes.

From New York Times