noun

Gitmo

GIHT-moh

Gitmo (noun) means an informal name for the U.S. naval base and detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Example: “The documentary followed a former detainee released from Gitmo.”

noun

An informal name for the U.S. naval base and detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

"The documentary followed a former detainee released from Gitmo."

How to use Gitmo

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSlang shorthand for the U.S. military base and prison at Guantanamo Bay.

When to use it

Informal/journalistic shorthand, not used in formal or legal writing.

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Etymology

A clipped, phonetic respelling of "GTMO," the military abbreviation for Guantanamo.

Frequently asked questions

What does “Gitmo” mean?

The word “Gitmo” means an informal name for the U.S. naval base and detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. In plain terms, slang shorthand for the U.S. military base and prison at Guantanamo Bay.

How do you pronounce “Gitmo”?

“Gitmo” is pronounced GIHT-moh (/ˈɡɪt.moʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Gitmo” in a sentence?

Here is “Gitmo” used in a sentence: “The documentary followed a former detainee released from Gitmo.”

What part of speech is “Gitmo”?

“Gitmo” is a noun.