Rock Island
English
Etymology
The island near Trinidad is named for its physical characteristics.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈɹɒk ˈaɪ̯.lənd/
- Hyphenation: Rock Is‧land
- Rhymes: -aɪlənd
Proper noun
Rock Island
- The name of a number of islands in various places, as well as a promontory in Ireland.
- An island in Trinidad and Tobago.
- A former town in Quebec, Canada, now part of Stanstead.
- A neighbourhood of Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, United States.
- A city, the county seat of Rock Island County, Illinois, United States.
- A town in Le Flore County, Oklahoma, United States.
- An unincorporatedcommunity in Warren County, Tennessee, United States.
- An unincorporatedcommunity in Colorado County, Texas, United States.
- A small city in Douglas County, Washington, United States.
- (rail transport) Short for the Rock Island Line, or Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad.
Derived terms
- Rock Island County