phantom islands

A form of phantom island — A purported island, typically reported by sailors exploring a new region, that formerly appeared on maps but was later found not to exist.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of phantom island
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APA

phantom islands. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/phantom%20islands

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“phantom islands.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/phantom%20islands. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “phantom islands,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/phantom%20islands.

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