West Indies

noun

1. Also called the Indies. (used with a plural verb) an archipelago in the northern Atlantic between North and South America, comprising the Greater Antilles, the Lesser Antilles, and the Bahamas.
2. Federation of the West Indies. (used with a singular verb) a former federation (1958–62) of the British islands in the Caribbean, comprising Barbados, Jamaica, Trinidad, Tobago, and the Windward and Leeward island colonies. Also called West Indies Federation.

West Indies

/ ˈɪndɪz /

noun

1. an archipelago off Central America, extending over 2400 km (1500 miles) in an arc from the peninsula of Florida to Venezuela, separating the Caribbean Sea from the Atlantic Ocean: consists of the Greater Antilles, the Lesser Antilles, and the Bahamas; largest island is Cuba. Area: over 235 000 sq km (91 000 sq miles) Also calledthe Caribbean

West Indies

1. Archipelago between North America and South America curving from southern Florida to Venezuela .

Notes

It is a popular resort area.

Several of the islands were discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1492.

Other Words From

• West Indian adjective noun

Example Sentences

England's leading wicket-taker Anderson, who retired from international duty in July, has not played since his final Test against West Indies at Lord's and has not played a T20 since 2014.

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They were given a helping hand by a combination of a mix-up between the West Indies openers and brilliance in the field from Jacob Bethell to run out Shai Hope.

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Earlier, West Indies again had to rely on lower-order runs to take them up to a somewhat competitive total.

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It was the opener's third T20 hundred for England - all three of which have come against West Indies in the past 12 months.

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West Indies started the next over with only 10 players on the field and Joseph walked off again later after two misfields off his bowling.

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