Liberty Island

American

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

noun

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

Liberty Island British

noun

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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“Call it Liberty Island now, I guess,” said Patience as they stepped out of the kayak.

From Literature

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

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