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

Examples of Caribbean in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And for a short while on Sunday, the tiny Caribbean country believed. — Russell Lewis, NPR, 15 June 2026

To say that Curacao is the underdog, and not just against Germany but for the entire tournament, would be an understatement with the Caribbean island's approximate population being just under 160,000. — Mark Harris, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026

Just behind Melbourne, Berlin claimed second place, while Miami and Munich tied for third; in Miami, Latin American and Caribbean influences have helped create one of the United States' most distinctive and vibrant food scenes. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026

Residents of Haiti’s capital have been cleaning streets and building makeshift seating areas as the Caribbean nation prepares for their first World Cup appearance in 52 years, offering a rare moment of celebration amid the country’s ongoing turmoil. — Reuters, NBC news, 13 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

New Latin Caribbaeus, from Caribes

First Known Use

1772, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing Caribbean

• East Caribbean dollar

Rhymes for Caribbean

• libyan
• amphibian