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Caribbean Definition & Meaning

caribbean
noun
  1. an arm of the Atlantic Ocean between North and South America; the origin of the Gulf stream
  2. region including the Caribbean Islands

"Caribbean" in song lyrics

See how caribbean is used in real songs:

  • "Live for lake shores and condominiums in the Caribbean"
    Bishop Lamont f/ The New Royals — City Lights
  • "I be in Lebanon with Libyans, now it's just Caribbean"
    Children of the Corn (Killa Cam, Murder Mase, Bloodshed) — The Corn (Get Wit It)
  • "Shipped off to America, all through the Caribbean"
    Dilated Peoples f/ Capleton — Firepower (The Tables Have to Turn)

Usage tips for "caribbean"

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Frequently asked questions

What does caribbean mean?
an arm of the Atlantic Ocean between North and South America; the origin of the Gulf stream region including the Caribbean Islands
What part of speech is caribbean?
Caribbean is a noun.
How many definitions does caribbean have?
Caribbean has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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