Definition of Mainland

the central part of a continent, country, or another area that doesn’t include the outer lying parts, islands, etc

Examples of Mainland in a sentence

The outer areas of the Florida Keys are connected to the mainland by a long-stretching bridge.  🔊

After a wonderful seven day vacation in Hawaii, it was time to go back to the mainland of California.  🔊

The U.S. mainland includes the 48 continental states but excludes the two outer ones, Alaska and Hawaii.  🔊

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