Island

Island

EYE-land ˈaɪlənd
Noun

A roundabout.

Example Sentences

"Turn left at the island."
"Round the island."

Etymology & History

Brummie term for traffic roundabout. From the central island.

Word Details

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Region
Birmingham
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Era
1900s
Language
none
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Formality
neutral

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