Jamaican

adjective

Ja·​mai·​can jə-ˈmā-kən 

: of, relating to, or characteristic of Jamaica or its people

Jamaican noun

plural Jamaicans

Examples of Jamaican in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Naturally, Lennon reportedly despised the bouncy bop that borrowed heavily from Jamaican ska and utilized a phrase from Nigerian musician Jimmy Scott, a friend of McCartney’s. — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 18 June 2026

Born in Brampton, Ontario, to a Jamaican family, Larin has spent some time in the States, playing college soccer at UConn and playing for Orlando City in the MLS. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 13 June 2026

Kingston Kitchen This Jamaican restaurant, located just off Main Street, brings Caribbean flavors to Mackinac Island’s solid rotation of restaurants, with planked whitefish and jerk chicken sandwiches. — Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026

The split base of cognac and Jamaican rum is enhanced with a touch of banana syrup, plus a splash of Boon Boona coffee bitters made by the neighboring restaurant/bar Lady Jaye. — Mark Dejoy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 June 2026

This is no-frills Jamaican jerk chicken, ribs and pork served in overstuffed takeout boxes. — Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 10 June 2026

Among other highlights will be line dancing and food trucks, including Jamaican restaurant Jamrock BBQ Jerk, as well as ice cream and pizza. — Annie Alleman, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2026

Corbin also wore a Jamaican flag graduation stole, which seems to confirm his heritage. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 8 June 2026

While the Brooklynite was more of an addendum than a star in that book, its a delightful little drink and among the better things to make with a bottle of Jamaican rum. — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 6 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1670, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Jamaican

• awaken
• betaken
• forsaken
• mistaken
• partaken
• retaken
• unshaken
• godforsaken
• overtaken
• reawaken
• undertaken
• shaken