Caribbean

adjective

Ca·​rib·​be·​an ˌker-ə-ˈbē-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

Examples of Caribbean in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The programs opened new opportunities for Caribbean countries in international trade while benefiting American exporters seeking markets for their products. —Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2025

Grace Wales Bonner has elevated her namesake label to become a global force–she’s done so by blending European tailoring with her Caribbean heritage. —Kedean Smith, Essence, 3 Apr. 2025

Despite its ear-pleasing score, high-energy dance scenes and endearing characters, the Caribbean fairy tale is an unusual hybrid. —Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025

One is Royal Caribbean heir Peter Preben Wilhelmsen ($2.7 billion), who still owns a stake in the world’s second largest cruise ship company, cofounded by his father. —Genna Contino, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025

Word History

Etymology

New Latin Caribbaeus, from Caribes

First Known Use

1772, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing Caribbean

• East Caribbean dollar

Rhymes for Caribbean

• amphibian
• libyan