island-hop

[ ahy-luhnd-hop ]

verb (used without object)

, is·land-hopped, is·land-hop·ping.

1. to travel from island to island, especially to visit a series of islands in the same chain or area.

Word History and Origins

Origin of island-hop¹

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

“There are species, especially of fish that prefer to live in a certain water depth, and they island-hop from one seamount to another,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

That would block the American military’s ability to island-hop and deploy forces quickly to Asia in the event of war, they said.

From New York Times

Island-hop among the bicycle-friendly San Juans and visit breweries, distilleries, wineries, farms and dine on fresh seafood.

From Seattle Times

Island-hop from airport to airport in a microlight, glider or aerobatic plane.

From The Guardian

Beginners can take a lesson on a London canal; more experienced paddleboarders can island-hop in Croatia or explore the Norwegian fjords.

From The Guardian