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

Our classic chili recipe with beef and kidney beans is good, but for even more protein and unexpected and tempting island flavor, try this Caribbean twist made with both ground beef and pork. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2025

Holloway, whose daughter Natalee disappeared from the Caribbean island of Aruba on May 30, 2005, has been an outspoken advocate for student safety following her daughter's death. —Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 12 Mar. 2025

The Loudon County, Va., resident and citizen of India was one of six friends visiting the Caribbean country. —Nicole Acosta, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025

The restaurant also doubles as a dinner option serving British Caribbean cuisine. —Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 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