Central American

adjective

: of or relating to Central America (the narrow southern portion of North America connecting with South America) or its people

Central American noun

plural Central Americans

Examples of Central American in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The narrow, 50-mile artificial waterway cuts through the Central American country, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans and saving time and fuel along the shorter transit route. — Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

The Central American country has becoming increasingly popular amongst international travelers, consistently ranking as one of the best places to retire in the world. — Brittany Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026

At the Thursday news conference at City Hall, advocate groups speaking out included the Guatemalan-Maya Center, a longstanding community institution serving immigrants from the Central American nation who live in the area. — David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026

Later Thursday, the 41-member Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Assn. — Graham Dunbar, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined above