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 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

Ecuador is considered to be a logistical hub for drug trafficking, where drugs are stockpiled, stored and distributed via Central American routes mainly to the United States, though narcotics are also shipped to Europe. — CNN Money, 13 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