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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Throughout his career, he has been both celebrated for his poetic style and condemned in Jamaica and other Caribbean countries.
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Natalie Meade, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2025
The Caribbean and Arabian Sea tie as the fourth saltiest swim spots
With a salinity of 3.7%, both the Caribbean Sea and Arabian Sea combine buoyancy with beautiful, calming surroundings, ideal for ocean therapy.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
Gonzalez beat a Mexican defender to get into the box and finished with his left foot for the Caribbean country’s debut tally.
—Jon Arnold, New York Times, 15 June 2025
Bon Ton Roulet! is a classic zydeco album showcasing the Creole dance music of Southwest Louisiana, which blends traditional French music, Caribbean rhythms, and American R&B.
—Reya Hart, The Atlantic, 15 June 2025
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Natalie Meade, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2025
The Caribbean and Arabian Sea tie as the fourth saltiest swim spots
With a salinity of 3.7%, both the Caribbean Sea and Arabian Sea combine buoyancy with beautiful, calming surroundings, ideal for ocean therapy.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
Gonzalez beat a Mexican defender to get into the box and finished with his left foot for the Caribbean country’s debut tally.
—Jon Arnold, New York Times, 15 June 2025
Bon Ton Roulet! is a classic zydeco album showcasing the Creole dance music of Southwest Louisiana, which blends traditional French music, Caribbean rhythms, and American R&B.
—Reya Hart, The Atlantic, 15 June 2025
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“Caribbean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Caribbean. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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