A barrier island is a long, narrow land formation that serves as a barrier between the ocean and the mainland. It protects the mainland from the force of ocean waves and storms.
Sentences with «barrier island»
Wind is generally only excluded in coastal areas and on barrier islands. (effectivecoverage.com)
But the sheer destruction across the 32 - mile barrier island won't make rebuilding easy. (newsday.com)
It is situated on a pristine eight - mile - long barrier island that forms a chain of islands. (beachtraveller.net)