safety island


noun

an area provided for the safety of pedestrians from vehicular traffic, as between lanes on a busy street or highway.

Origin of safety island

First recorded in 1930–35

Definition for safety island (2 of 2)

Safety Islands

plural noun

a group of three islands in the Caribbean, off the coast of French Guiana, belonging to France.
French Îles du Salut.

British Dictionary definitions for safety island

Safety Islands

pl n

a group of three small French islands in the Atlantic, off the coast of French Guiana French name: Îles du Salut