Caribbean

adjective

: 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

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Some proceeds will support PIMS’ Reef Rescue Network, a Caribbean coalition dedicated to coral restoration. Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024 The National Hurricane Center had to scramble to issue warnings to Cuba and other Caribbean islands. Greg Allen, NPR, 29 Nov. 2024 This book, Barnett’s first, showcases the work and processes of over 60 Caribbean artisans through photographs and interviews. Curbed Editors, Curbed, 29 Nov. 2024 Federal data shows about three-quarters of guns in the Caribbean trace back to the U.S. At least three defendants have been arrested overseas, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. Minnah Arshad, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Caribbean 

Word History

Etymology

New Latin Caribbaeus, from Caribes

First Known Use

1772, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Caribbean was in 1772

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“Caribbean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Caribbean. Accessed 14 Dec. 2024.

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