Caribbean

adjective

: of or relating to the Caribs, the eastern and southern West Indies, or the Caribbean Sea
the Caribbean islands
a Caribbean cruise

Examples of Caribbean in a Sentence

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Travelers who are used to sailing the warm Caribbean waters might feel hesitant to sail in the region’s colder aid, worried about seasickness or simply unsure about the destinations themselves. Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024 Even travel within the Caribbean country is not advised. Jay Blackman, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024 With just days to go before the reveal of the 2025 Grammy nominations, a few of the hottest stars from across Caribbean music could earn their first nomination for best reggae album. Kyle Denis, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2024 Dig in: Chef Adolfo Garcia hosts the first dinner at La Boca on Sunday with The Caribbean Kings and chefs Edgar Caro and Alfredo Nogueira. Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Caribbean 

Word History

Etymology

New Latin Caribbaeus, from Caribes

First Known Use

1772, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Caribbean was in 1772

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“Caribbean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Caribbean. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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