traffic island
US /ˈtræf.ɪk ˌaɪ.lənd/
UK /ˈtræf.ɪk ˌaɪ.lənd/
1.
a raised area in the middle of a road where traffic separates or turns, or where pedestrians can wait safely
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The car swerved to avoid the traffic island.
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Pedestrians can wait on the traffic island before crossing the second half of the road.