Caribbean
adjective
Ca·rib·be·an
ˌker-ə-ˈbē-ən 
ˌka-rə-,
kə-ˈri-bē-ən
: of or relating to the Caribs, the eastern and southern West Indies, or the Caribbean Sea
the Caribbean islands
a Caribbean cruise
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Towards the end of the last decade, Latin music went global thanks to the reggaeton explosion—and to adapt with the times, Reik seamlessly blended their romantic sound with the Caribbean rhythm.
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Lucas Villa, SPIN, 10 June 2024
The Mexican Caribbean coastline is renowned for its all-inclusive resorts, each promising to offer a little slice of heaven, complete with beachfront, diverse dining, and tranquil spas.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2024
These rates apply to African American men and men of Caribbean descent.
—Taayoo Murray, Essence, 7 June 2024
According to Bliss's chef Alex Dixon, all of the cooks are from Jamaica and the food and cocktails take much of its inspiration from Caribbean cuisine.
—Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 6 June 2024
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Lucas Villa, SPIN, 10 June 2024
The Mexican Caribbean coastline is renowned for its all-inclusive resorts, each promising to offer a little slice of heaven, complete with beachfront, diverse dining, and tranquil spas.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2024
These rates apply to African American men and men of Caribbean descent.
—Taayoo Murray, Essence, 7 June 2024
According to Bliss's chef Alex Dixon, all of the cooks are from Jamaica and the food and cocktails take much of its inspiration from Caribbean cuisine.
—Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 6 June 2024
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“Caribbean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Caribbean. Accessed 16 Jun. 2024.
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