Used to distinguish emergency procedures from those which are just rehearsed. / (informal, often humorous, by extension) Used to make an announcement or draw attention to a fact.

An island and special municipality south of the island of Cuba, across the Gulf of Batabanó.

Daesh-Khorasan: Initialism of Islamic State, Khorasan.

Alternative form of sure as eggs is eggs.

A barrier island in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States, on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico / A town in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States, on the eponymous island

A person is assured of a hospitable welcome.

One is ready to receive and welcome another person.

(epidemiology) The isolation for a set time period of incoming travellers in a dedicated facility to prevent the spread of any infectious diseases they may be carrying, typically managed by a government.

A large number of islands in various places, including: / An island in Charlotte County, New Brunswick, Canada.

Former official name of Rhode Island