Caribbean
adjective
Ca·rib·be·an
ˌker-ə-ˈbē-ən 
ˌka-rə-
kə-ˈri-bē-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
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Elise Bennett is the Florida and Caribbean director and attorney at the Center for Biological Diversity.
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Elise Bennett, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2025
Other than Puerto Rico, neither of us had never been to the Eastern Caribbean archipelago.
—Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Aug. 2025
This oversized 400-acre property stretches between both the Caribbean and Atlantic coasts of the island, home to oceanview suites and spacious villas, and estates available for rent when owners are traveling elsewhere.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2025
Aruba Restore Retreat Luxury Travel Meets Meaningful Giving For those seeking a Caribbean Getaway with voluntourism, The Aruba Restore Retreat campaign package, hosted at Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort Spa & Casino, gives travelers a luxury getaway combined with hands‑on volunteering.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
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Elise Bennett, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2025
Other than Puerto Rico, neither of us had never been to the Eastern Caribbean archipelago.
—Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Aug. 2025
This oversized 400-acre property stretches between both the Caribbean and Atlantic coasts of the island, home to oceanview suites and spacious villas, and estates available for rent when owners are traveling elsewhere.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2025
Aruba Restore Retreat Luxury Travel Meets Meaningful Giving For those seeking a Caribbean Getaway with voluntourism, The Aruba Restore Retreat campaign package, hosted at Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort Spa & Casino, gives travelers a luxury getaway combined with hands‑on volunteering.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
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“Caribbean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Caribbean. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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