off-island

American  

[awf-ahy-luhnd, of-] / ˈɔfˈaɪ lənd, ˈɒf- /

adjective

1. located or tending away from the shore of an island.

   an off-island current.

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adverb

1. away from the shore of an island.

   The ship sank about two miles off-island.

Etymology

Origin of off-island

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

He cited a local contractor who has done work for him and whose wife wants to move off-island.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I just don’t think it’s right that an off-island judge can come in and tell the local residents what they can and can’t do with their properties,” Marley said, referring to the Boston judge’s ruling.

From The Wall Street Journal

It said the increase was due to the rising costs of food, driving and leisure - which included entertainment, sport and holidays off-island.

From BBC

The RPI, which measures changes in the price of goods and services, found leisure goods and services - including sports and off-island holidays - had made the largest contribution to the annual rate.

From BBC

Around him, other workers were breaking down bulk packages of salt, soap and other goods, including another volunteer from off-island, a 38-year-old man who goes by the name Savage.

From Los Angeles Times