Phrase guide

safety island

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Synonym of traffic island (“a raised or otherwise marked area in a roadway from which traffic is excluded, so as to direct the traffic flow and provide a safe place for pedestrians to wait while crossing the road”).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US

Topics: road, transport

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: pedestrian island, pedestrian refuge, refuge, refuge island, traffic island

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a curbed area in a roadway from which traffic is excluded; provides safe area for pedestrians

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: traffic island, safety isle, safety zone

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: island

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