Caribbean
adjective
Ca·rib·be·an
ˌker-ə-ˈbē-ən 
ˌka-rə-
kə-ˈri-bē-ən
ˌka-rə-
kə-ˈri-bē-ən
: of or relating to the Caribs, the eastern and southern West Indies, or the Caribbean Sea
the Caribbean islands
a Caribbean cruise
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Other highlights that add to the relaxed Caribbean lifestyle include a wine cellar, a mudroom, and a two-car and golf cart garage, while the terrace gazebo is perfect for sunset viewings.
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2025
Screwworms are endemic in parts of South America and the Caribbean and travel-related cases have always been a threat and occasionally pop up in the US.
—Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 25 Aug. 2025
The Orient Express Corinthian, a 722-foot luxury yacht, sets sail on its inaugural Caribbean season in October 2026.
—Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
This weekend, Londoners will celebrate Notting Hill Carnival, a multi-cultural evocation of Caribbean heritage maintained by their large West Indian immigrant community.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 23 Aug. 2025
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2025
Screwworms are endemic in parts of South America and the Caribbean and travel-related cases have always been a threat and occasionally pop up in the US.
—Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 25 Aug. 2025
The Orient Express Corinthian, a 722-foot luxury yacht, sets sail on its inaugural Caribbean season in October 2026.
—Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
This weekend, Londoners will celebrate Notting Hill Carnival, a multi-cultural evocation of Caribbean heritage maintained by their large West Indian immigrant community.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 23 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for Caribbean
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“Caribbean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Caribbean. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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