How to Use Caribbean in a Sentence

Caribbean

adjective
  • Just adding a deeper flavor with the smoke and the Caribbean vibe.
    — Nate Rau, Axios, 2024-08-09
  • Here's our pick of the best Caribbean islands for a last-minute getaway.
    — Irenie Forshaw, The Week Uk, theweek, 2024-12-10
  • Maybe there's still some spots open on the nine-month Royal Caribbean world cruise?
    — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 2023-12-29
  • Aruba captured the Caribbean crown for the second year in a row.
    — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2025
  • Also for the first time three African teams reached the second round as did one Caribbean side.
    — John Powers, BostonGlobe.com, 2023-08-05
  • Pulling up to the red boat slip under a fiery sunset, no one in the boat was looking at the vivid pinks of the Caribbean sky.
    — Shannon McMahon, Condé Nast Traveler, 2024-04-22
  • Nicaragua is the first stop for many Caribbean migrants on their treks to the United States.
    — Megan Janetsky, The Christian Science Monitor, 2023-10-25
  • Goat can be found in the freezer section of South Asian or Caribbean markets.
    — Vicky Hallett, NPR, 2025-04-01
  • Yum Village Afro-Caribbean food and flavors in the form of nachos and tacos.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 2023-04-03
  • The hermit of Mount Athos and the millionaire recluse in his Caribbean hideaway are both dropouts.
    — Will Stephenson, Harper's Magazine, 2023-08-16
  • The Pirates of the Caribbean star also said that Goglia would regularly check his blood.
    — Charna Flam, People.com, 29 Aug. 2025
  • The tavern looks like an extension of the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction queue, which resembles a fortress.
    — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2025
  • The blaze erupted around 7 a.m. in the pool area of the property, located in La Romana along the Caribbean coast.
    — Evan Rosen, New York Daily News, 2024-08-08
  • How will Hurricane Erin impact Caribbean cruises?
    — Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 21 Aug. 2025
  • Other highlights that add to the relaxed Caribbean lifestyle include a wine cellar, a mudroom, and a two-car and golf cart garage, while the terrace gazebo is perfect for sunset viewings.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2025
  • Around that same time, English merchants began offering Caribbean rum to the Shawnee and other Native groups as part of the trade in deerskins and beaver pelts.
    — Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 30 Aug. 2025
  • All Royal Caribbean cruises in the Caribbean make a stop at CocoCay, the cruise line's private island.
    — Sari Hitchins, Parents, 1 Sep. 2025
  • Meanwhile, Manzú Restaurant, right on the beach, serves dishes with both international and Caribbean influences.
    — Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 26 Aug. 2025
  • Travelers to the island can also sample classic Caribbean eats, hang out at one of the many popular beaches, head out on a scuba diving expedition, enjoy sailing excursions, and more.
    — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 28 Aug. 2025
  • Right now, their signature restaurant Pauline, which will serve Latin American and Caribbean flavors, and cocktail lounge Little Torch aren’t open yet.
    — Elliott Harrell, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
  • Screwworms are endemic in parts of South America and the Caribbean and travel-related cases have always been a threat and occasionally pop up in the US.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 25 Aug. 2025
  • Caracas has always denied these accusations, but within hours, more than 4,000 US military personnel were deployed to Caribbean waters.
    — Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
  • The Higgin’s Swizzle Instead of using the traditional syrup, Sandals mixologists use falernum, a sweet, spiced liqueur that has ginger, lime, almond, and clove flavors, sometimes with an extra kick of Caribbean spices.
    — Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
  • The Magic Kingdom’s Pirates of the Caribbean attraction is in Adventureland just around the corner from the Enchanted Tiki Room.
    — Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 29 Aug. 2025
  • Earlier this year, Jamaica Prime Minister Andrew Holness said that gangs should be declared terrorists because of the record-breaking violence with which Caribbean countries are being hit.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2025
  • Le Creuset Stoneware Dinnerware Set Add 16 pieces of gorgeous Caribbean stoneware to your kitchen collection for $250—less than $16 per item—while this dinnerware set is marked down.
    — Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2025
  • Whereas Pinault and Arnault were household names in France and had major foundations, Drahi was more elusive, dividing his time among Switzerland, Israel, and the Caribbean island of Nevis.
    — Sam Knight, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
  • This weekend, Londoners will celebrate Notting Hill Carnival, a multi-cultural evocation of Caribbean heritage maintained by their large West Indian immigrant community.
    — Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 23 Aug. 2025
  • In addition, Democratic nominee and State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani danced in Caribbean style for the crowd, while former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, also running for mayor as an independent, offered a thumbs-up to spectators.
    — Robert Birsel gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Celebrating the Caribbean nation’s culture, music and cuisine, this event will feature singer Shelly Sweetshells, FyaHeart Entertainment, Lauderhill Steel Ensemble, Miami Carnival, Karnival Bounce Crew, Tassa drumming, JayaDevi Arts and more.
    — Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025

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