safety island

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noun

an area provided for the safety of pedestrians from vehicular traffic, as between lanes on a busy street or highway.

Origin of safety island

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First recorded in 1930–35

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How to use safety island in a sentence

Heaving a sigh of relief, Wilbur crossed gingerly to the safety island and waited for his car.
The Eye of Wilbur Mook | H. B. Hickey

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