Aruban

adjective

Aru·​ban ə-ˈrü-bən 

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

Aruban noun

plural Arubans

Examples of Aruban in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Kamini's Kitchen Renowned among locals and visitors alike, Kamini’s Kitchen combines Aruban flavors with chef and owner Kamini Kurvink’s Trinidadian roots for some good old-fashioned Caribbean comfort food. — Danielle Robles, Travel + Leisure, 6 Dec. 2025

Several Aruban grottoes and rock-shelters yielded inscriptions and pictographs to the explorer, who considers their style as related to the pictography of the Orinoco and Apure countries. — The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 18 July 2025

In the 18 years after Natalee's disappearance in Aruba, both Beth and Dave stopped at nothing to try and find their daughter, working with the FBI and Aruban police and spending months at a time on the island. — Caroline Blair, People.com, 30 May 2025

These traditional Aruban treats are similar to the empanada, the flaky crust holding meat, cheese or vegetables. — Catherine Garcia, theweek, 25 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Aruban

• bilirubin
• reuben
• rubin