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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Liberty Island

Michael Canitrot, a French DJ and producer who created the show, said the landmark's remote location on Liberty Island had complicated logistics.

From Barron's ● Jul. 3, 2026

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 ● May 3, 2025

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

From New York Times ● Dec. 22, 2022

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

From National Geographic Kids ● Feb. 25, 2020

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

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz

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