Caribbean
Caribbean (adjective) means relating to the Caribbean Sea and the islands and coasts around it. Example: “They went on a Caribbean cruise for their anniversary.”
How to Use Caribbean
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to the sea, islands, and countries of the Caribbean region.
Word Forms
Caribbeans plural
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They went on a _____ cruise for their anniversary.
Etymology
Named after the Carib people, an indigenous group of the West Indies, plus -an.
Rhymes for Caribbean
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What does “Caribbean” mean?
The word “Caribbean” means relating to the Caribbean Sea and the islands and coasts around it. In plain terms, relating to the sea, islands, and countries of the Caribbean region.
How do you pronounce “Caribbean”?
“Caribbean” is pronounced ka-rih-BEE-uhn (/ˌkæɹɪˈbiːən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Caribbean” in a sentence?
Here is “Caribbean” used in a sentence: “They went on a Caribbean cruise for their anniversary.”
What part of speech is “Caribbean”?
Depending on how it is used, “Caribbean” can be an adjective and a noun.
Is “Caribbean” a common word?
“Caribbean” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Caribbean” have?
“Caribbean” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to the Caribbean Sea and the islands and coasts around it.