Lesser Antilles

plural noun

1. the Lesser Antilles
   a group of islands in the Caribbean, including the Leeward Islands, the Windward Islands, Barbados, and the Netherlands Antilles Formerly calledthe Caribbees

Example Sentences

There currently are two subduction zones in the Atlantic: the Lesser Antilles and Scotia.

From Science Daily

Tammy was expected to remain at hurricane strength and even strengthen slightly as it moved toward the Lesser Antilles through Saturday passing by Guadeloupe, Antigua and Barbuda.

From Seattle Times

Bones from archaeological sites in the Turks and Caicos and from Montserrat -- an island far to the south in the Lesser Antilles -- were also determined to be from Hispaniolan parrots.

From Science Daily

Forecasters warned of dangerous surf and rip currents in Lesser Antilles, the British and U.S.

From Seattle Times

Life-threatening surf was expected to hit the Lesser Antilles on Friday and reach the British and U.S.

From Washington Times