St. Eustatius

[ yoo-stey-shee-uhs, -shuhs ]

noun

1. an island in the Netherlands Antilles, in the E West Indies. 7 sq. mi. (18 sq. km).

Example Sentences

St. Eustatius, which lies in northeastern part of the Caribbean, was colonized by the Dutch in 1636 and became an important transit port for the regional trade in sugar and slaves from West Africa.

From Seattle Times

The three Dutch Caribbean islands that chose to remain as closer “municipalities” within the Netherlands — Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba — are not being targeted.

From Washington Post

International travelers to St. Kitts and Nevis must stay at certain hotels, and St. Eustatius requires visitors to register their reason for traveling before giving approval.

From Washington Times

It also issued a tropical storm watch for Dominica, Martinique, Grenada, Saba and St. Eustatius.

From Seattle Times

Another PetroChina cargo, the Aframax Stride, was loaded on Jan. 25, but it is now anchored off the Caribbean island of St. Eustatius.

From Reuters