Stewart Island

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noun

one of the islands of New Zealand, S of South Island. 670 sq. mi. (1,735 sq. km).

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Words nearby Stewart Island

stew, steward, stewardess, stewardship, Stewart, Stewart Island, Stewart, James, stewbum, stewed, stew in one's own juice, stewpan

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How to use Stewart Island in a sentence

Often she had gazed speculatively at the fine home they had built upon Stewart Island, wondering why the two were so aloof.
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She had covered little more than half the distance to Stewart Island, when abruptly, she ceased rowing.
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A few minutes later they reached the sheltered side of Stewart Island and a flash of lightning disclosed the curving shore line.
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Frequently, his dark, piercing eyes roved in the direction of Stewart Island.
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Jack listened attentively as she told him all that had befallen the previous night at Stewart Island.
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British Dictionary definitions for Stewart Island

Stewart Island

noun

the third largest island of New Zealand, in the SW Pacific off the S tip of South Island. Pop: 387 (2001). Area: 1735 sq km (670 sq miles)

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