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

More recently, he’s allowed for individual room rentals during peak seasons, thus welcoming almost-regular folks to that pristine Caribbean escape, which also happens to be a successful lemur refuge. —Heidi Mitchell, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2025

She is dedicated to elevating the Caribbean luxury real estate market while empowering clients to make profitable, informed decisions. —Alexandra Harbert, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025

Stretching along Mexico’s Caribbean coastline, the Riviera Maya is a destination known for its white sandy beaches, turquoise waters, and ancient Mayan ruins. —Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025

But the tour of the mostly English-speaking Caribbean region could include stops in Jamaica, Guyana and Barbados or Suriname. —Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 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